A Carved Shadow Agate Bottle

1780-1880

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A Carved Shadow Agate Bottle
1780-1880
Of rounded rectangular shape, carved in relief from a russet inclusion with a horse tethered to a post, one of the narrow sides lightly carved with a prunus and bamboo spray, stopper
2in. (5.8cm.) high

Lot Essay

A horse tethered to a post forms a common virtue which expresses a wish for speedy promotion for a deserving candidate.

For an example, see Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ka Bo Tsang, The Art of the Chinese Snuff Bottle, The J & J Collection, Hong Kong, 1993, vol. I, p. 244, no. 151

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