TABATIERE EN AGATE SCULPTEE
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TABATIERE EN AGATE SCULPTEE

CHINE, XVIIIEME-XIXEME SIECLE

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TABATIERE EN AGATE SCULPTEE
CHINE, XVIIIEME-XIXEME SIECLE
De forme balustre, le corps divisé en trois registres à décor de frises de feuilles sur l'épaulement, celui-ci également rehaussé de masques de chimères, de volutes archaïsantes au centre et d'une guirlande de pétales au-dessus du pied, ce dernier agrémenté d'un fin cordage repris sur le col, le bouchon en corail
Hauteur: 5,5 cm. (2 3/16 in.)
Provenance
Le Village Suisse, Paris, 1980
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT payable at 19.6% (5.5% for books) will be added to the buyer’s premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
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A CARVED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
CHINA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

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Giulia Cuturi
Giulia Cuturi

Lot Essay

This very nice agate snuff bottle exemplifies several characteristics of the late 18th century - Imperial interest in jade carving, Imperial fascination with snuff bottles as works of art, and Imperial love of antiques leading to increased use of archaistic styles in the arts of the Qing court.

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