CHINA 20th century, meeting of snuffboxes including : - Two amber snuff bottles with molded decoration of a character with a parasol for the one, the other with decoration of fish sail and movable objects. Coral stoppers. H. without stopper : 5,7 cm - 6,5 cm - Two wooden tote bottles with a beautiful honey patina, one with a double-sided molded decoration of two go players, the other with a dragon holding the sacred jewel. Coral and tourmaline stopper. H. without stopper : 5,7 cm - 6,2 cm - Brown and honey wood bottle-tabatiere with a beautiful patina representing Shoulao sitting next to a giant peach of longevity. H. without stopper : 5,2 cm - L. 7,5 cm Expert : Cabinet Ansas - Papillon - de Léry

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