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This is a Master Piece -high quality mammoth ivory carving snuff Bottle – Lotus Flower & Dragonfly
This snuff bottle is Hand carved by Master Carver to perfection.

The Master Carver chooses as a motive to carved the Lotus Flowers &2 dragonflies they are both represent significant symbols.
The Dragonflies symbolize: Dragonflies are predators that are capable of hovering, followed by rapid acceleration, that is similar to the speed of some birds. Wikipedia says that It is said in some Native American beliefs that dragonflies are a symbol of renewal after a time of great hardship. They are used in traditional medicine in both China and Japan.
In Japan dragonflies are symbols of courage, strength, and happiness, and they often appear in art and literature, especially haiku. In ancient mythology, Japan was known as Akitsushima, which means "Land of the Dragonflies". The love for dragonflies is reflected by the fact that there are traditional names for almost all of the 200 species of dragonflies found in and around Japan. - Wikipedia

The Lotus symbolize: Buddhist's all over the world recognize this Lotus as signifying the holy seat of the Buddha. To the Chinese it symbolizes ultimate purity and perfection because it rises untainted and beautiful from the mud. Every part of the plant, from roots to petals can be put to good use and has medicinal properties. As such, the plant as a whole, conveys deep significance. Esoterically, it represents inward emptying and outward splendor and this conveys the true nature of reality according to the Buddhist philosophy.

This snuff bottle is made out from 100% genuine Mammoth Ivory Tusk From t the extinct woolly Mammoth roamed the earth before 10,000-40,000 years ago. Today we can found Mammoth ivory tusk in the arctic regions like Siberia in Russia.

Mammoth ivory snuff bottles are absolutely legal worldwide.

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    • Measurements of the wood stand :
    In Inches:
    Width: 2.4 In, Height: 0.8 In , Length: 1.1 In
    In Centimeters:
    Width:6 Cm,Height:2 Cm, Length: 2.8 Cm

    Measurements:
    In Centimeters:
    Width: 3.2 Cm, Height: 6.0 Cm , Length: 2.1 Cm
    In Inches:
    Width: 1 In, Height: 2 In , Length: 1 In


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