California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 17, 2018  March 17, 2018

 Lot # 3016 
A AGATE CARVED 'SHEPHERD' SNUFF BOTTLE    清 瑪瑙巧雕蘇武牧羊鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 2 1/8 in (5.4 cm) (without stopper)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2200

Of rectangular form, finely carved to work through the black sections of the stone to depict an elderly man 'Su Wu' the shepherd and sheep by his side, the agate is of caramel white tone. Qing Dynasty period.