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as well as the same design on the right and left sides

The other side is almost solid red with the exception of a thin grey band

they devoted their energy towards more artistic pursuits

the flower

1900's to 1940's

The snuff bottle carver had fun with this agate bottle

At the present time

from where the porcelain first was shipped to the West starting at the beginning of the 17th century

the snuff user usually combined it with aromatic spices like cinnamon

A brown stain was applied on the surface

The underside is glazed in the typical green Kutani glaze and decorated with a repeat floral scroll in black glaze

The stone itself is pure "white" and she stands on a light grey color base