A rare 18th/19th Century carved agate snuff bottle with, possibly later, silver and rose quartz stopper. On the stopper is inscribed the Shanghai silversmiths "Wen Yuan" who are recorded as having traded from the Jiaqing (1796-1820) reign through until the Republic period (1912- 1949). Condition - excellent - there is a shallow chip on top, next to the mouth (please view enlargement 11) no further damages and no restoration. 5cm (2inches) high; 4.8cm (1.9 inches) wide.
精美的18/19世纪玛瑙石鼻烟壶 约1750-1850年间
一件稀有的18/19世纪玛瑙石鼻烟壶，壶盖为芙蓉石钮附银制细勺，壶盖可能为后加。银细勺上有上海有名的银楼费文元裕记的店款“文元”字样。费文元银楼始于清嘉庆，直到民国年间依然生意兴隆。
品相：完好。口沿内部有一处浅磕（见图12），无其他损伤或修复。高5厘米，宽4.8厘米。
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