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A quartz snuff bottle, Chinese, 1800-1900.

The bottle, of circular flattened form, is of carnelian, with a rich russet tone and is carved with raised circular panels on each side and raised panels on the shoulders, 5.1cm.

Carnelian, like agate, is a variety of chalcedony. 

REFERENCE: CSBQ.38

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