**A MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE

1740-1850

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**A MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
1740-1850
Of compressed spherical form with concave lip and recessed oval foot surrounded by a footrim, the stone with dark green moss-like inclusions densely grouped on one side before intermingling with thread-like inclusions of golden-ochre color on one narrow side and the other main side, coral-colored glass stopper with gilt-metal collar
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high

來源

Potter's Gallery, Vancouver.

拍品專文

Dendritic chalcedony of the type known as "moss agate" is characterized by a series of seaweed-like markings spread irregularly throughout the material. These markings are more commonly green, but as in the present example, may also be yellowish-gold, red or blue. Here they are so dense that the material verges on jasper.

The colorful, variegated markings provide a wealth of potential for the Chinese love of abstract markings capable of transformation through imagination into a myriad subjects. The spectacular coloring and markings make this one of the most exciting bottles of its type.