20th century — A carved chalcedony snuff bottle

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Estimate: $800–$1,200 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Asian Decorative Works of Art, Los Angeles · 15 December 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-680732
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A Carved Chalcedony Snuff Bottle, 20th century. Bonhams, 15 Dec 2020, lot 864. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-680732.

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A Carved Chalcedony Snuff Bottle, 20th century. Bonhams, 15 Dec 2020, lot 864. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-680732.

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