A finely carved agate snuff bottle with dragon design 1780-1880
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Snuff Bottles

Property from Various Owners
A carved agate snuff bottle
1880-1940
Of flattened ovoid form carved with mock-lion mask and ring handles under a straight mouth, carved to the front and back with chilong frolicking and pursuing flaming jewels, utilizing the russet patches to heighten details of the design, well-hollowed.
2 5/16in (5.8cm) high
Estimate:
US$ 1,500 - 2,500
£990 - 1,700
€1,200 - 1,900

Category: Asian Art


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