拍品 287
  • 287

A SILHOUETTE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 1750 - 1860

估價
6,000 - 8,000 USD
招標截止

描述

  • agate
superbly hollowed, of flattened square form with rounded shoulders sloping to a cylindrical neck, resting on a carved oval foot, the russet-brown inclusions cut and polished on one face to reveal a crow perched next to a tree, the reverse with a cat chasing a butterfly, the stone of a dark honey tone

Condition

A couple of minor nicks and polished chips to the rim edge. Otherwise in overall good condition.
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