Lot Essay
A similar, but less elaborate pouch-shaped bottle, was sold at Sotheby's, New York, 17 March 1997, lot 187
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1770-1850
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A Rare Agate Purse-Shaped Bottle
1770-1850
Imitating a cloth example with two tassels carved in high relief and tied in a bow to one side, the narrow sides incised in a chevron-pattern to resemble embroidery, the light grey stone well hollowed, stopper
2in. (5cm.) high
1770-1850
Imitating a cloth example with two tassels carved in high relief and tied in a bow to one side, the narrow sides incised in a chevron-pattern to resemble embroidery, the light grey stone well hollowed, stopper
2in. (5cm.) high