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September 2006 Fine Arts and Antiques Auction

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964. Molded Ceramic Snuff Bottle of Nixon and Mao, ca. 1972

Molded ceramic bottle in squat, flat shape. Raised flags of the United States of America and China on one side and portraits of Richard Nixon and Mao on the verso. Painted decoration and Chinese characters on the sides and near base. Small hollow foot. A Commemorative bottle commissioned by the first International Snuff Bottle Society of Hong Kong, founded by Michael Kaynes. Apprx 2-1/2"T with stopper x 2-1/8"W.



150/250   Sold $258.75
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