A CARVED CAMEO AGATE BOTTLE
A CARVED CAMEO AGATE BOTTLE

OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1770-1840

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A CARVED CAMEO AGATE BOTTLE
Official School, 1770-1840
Of rounded-rectangular shape, carved on one side using the dark brown markings to create a scene of a hawk alertly perched on a branch of gnarled pine and observing a small sparrow in flight, the reverse plain and of a warmer honey tone, stopper
2in. (5cm.) high
Provenance
Hilda Somers Collection, acquired prior to 1952.

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