Details
Three snuff bottles
A flattened oviform agate bottle, the stone of copper-red tone, using the lighter inclusions to carve a butterfly flying above melons, the reverse with a toad; an agate bottle of spade form, carved in relief with a duck among lotus; and a blue and white porcelain bottle, Yongzheng mark, all with stoppers
5 - 7 cm. high (3)
A flattened oviform agate bottle, the stone of copper-red tone, using the lighter inclusions to carve a butterfly flying above melons, the reverse with a toad; an agate bottle of spade form, carved in relief with a duck among lotus; and a blue and white porcelain bottle, Yongzheng mark, all with stoppers
5 - 7 cm. high (3)
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.