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California Asian Art Auction Gallery

 California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 16, 2012  Dec. 16, 2012

Lot # 164
A CHINESE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE     清 巧雕瑪瑙鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: H: 3 in (7.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $300
  • Estimate To: $500

This well-carved Chinese agate snuff bottle rests on a short foot and expands in a rectangular shape towards the top. Beautiful carvings of black and brown fishes are located on the front and back side of the bottle. The stopper is constructed of a half sphere agate and golden painted rim. several Chinese characters are carved on the side of the black fishes. Qing Dynasty period.