Snuff bottle - Agate - CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE

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A Qing Dynasty antique cameo agate snuff bottle of flattened ovoid form, depicting a sage and acolyte in a rocky mountain landscape under a pine tree, 8 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, 3.5 cm deep, 103 g, China origin, late Qing to Republic period (c. 1850–1900), with original attribution and auction provenance, no stand, with stopper, in good condition with minor ageing signs.

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A fine chalcedony/agate 'sage and acolyte' snuff bottle. ​Of flattened ovoid form with a cylindrical neck, flat lip, and an oval foot ring. The translucent honey-colored stone is very well hollowed and makes clever use of the dark brown russet skin, depicting a scene of a sage and acolyte amidst a rocky mountain landscape under a pine tree. With a matching agate stopper. China, late Qing dynasty to Republic period (c. 1880–1930)

​Height: 8 cm
Width: 5,5 cm
Depth: 3,5 cm
Weight: 103 g.

​Condition: Good, with natural stone inclusions and minor surface wear consistent with age.

Registered and insured shipping. Local collection available.

A fine chalcedony/agate 'sage and acolyte' snuff bottle. ​Of flattened ovoid form with a cylindrical neck, flat lip, and an oval foot ring. The translucent honey-colored stone is very well hollowed and makes clever use of the dark brown russet skin, depicting a scene of a sage and acolyte amidst a rocky mountain landscape under a pine tree. With a matching agate stopper. China, late Qing dynasty to Republic period (c. 1880–1930)

​Height: 8 cm
Width: 5,5 cm
Depth: 3,5 cm
Weight: 103 g.

​Condition: Good, with natural stone inclusions and minor surface wear consistent with age.

Registered and insured shipping. Local collection available.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
103 g
Title additional information
CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Agate
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Style
Antique
Provenance
Auction house
Colour
Brown, Cream
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Attribution
Original
Height
8 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
Kassius
The NetherlandsVerified
19
Objects sold
1
Object in auction
8
Reviews
Private

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