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Lot 7154
A well carved cameo agate snuff bottle 1750-1860
23 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$2,750 inc. premium
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A well carved cameo agate snuff bottle
1750-1860
Well hollowed, of rounded square form with a slightly spreading neck, flat lip, splayed short oval foot ring, utilizing the thin layer of russet inclusions in the stone, carved in low relief to one side with a monkey holding a banner inscribed with the characters shanyuan delu (the performance of good deeds will inevitably lead to eventual rewards), the reverse undecorated, exhibiting a natural dark spot of perfect circular form to the upper central section.
2 3/16in (5.6cm) high
Well hollowed, of rounded square form with a slightly spreading neck, flat lip, splayed short oval foot ring, utilizing the thin layer of russet inclusions in the stone, carved in low relief to one side with a monkey holding a banner inscribed with the characters shanyuan delu (the performance of good deeds will inevitably lead to eventual rewards), the reverse undecorated, exhibiting a natural dark spot of perfect circular form to the upper central section.
2 3/16in (5.6cm) high
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Provenance:
Robert Kleiner, acquired 1st February 1993














