A Root Amber Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty, 18th / 19th Century

of compressed globular form, neatly carved in relief at each side with an archaistic taotie mask issuing a ring handle, the material of a light orange-brown colour

There is a small chip to the inner mouth, with associated 0.2 cm crack, and tiny nibbles to the outer mouth.
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