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A walnut shell carved snuff bottle, Chinese, 1800-1920.

The tiny bottle is made from a walnut shell intricately carved with numerous figures grouped about a pagoda.

The stopper, with shishi atop, is matching and original, 3.3cm.

REFERENCE: CSBO.49

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