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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A WELL-CARVED CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1740-1850
Details
A WELL-CARVED CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1740-1850
The rounded, square bottle is well hollowed and cleverly carved on one side utilizing the darker markings with two figures seated playing wieqi in the shade of a pine tree. The reverse is carved with a plum branch growing from a rock below a bird in flight.
2 9/16 (6.5 cm.) high, quartz stopper with metal collar
OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1740-1850
The rounded, square bottle is well hollowed and cleverly carved on one side utilizing the darker markings with two figures seated playing wieqi in the shade of a pine tree. The reverse is carved with a plum branch growing from a rock below a bird in flight.
2 9/16 (6.5 cm.) high, quartz stopper with metal collar
Provenance
Private collection, United States, acquired before 1970.
Brought to you by
Michael Bass
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