California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 23, 2013  June 23, 2013

 Lot # 183 
A CARVED AGATE MELON SHAPED SNUFF BOTTLE    清 瑪瑙瓜形鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: H: 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $400
  • Estimate To: $600

Of elongated cylindrical form, the grayish lavender colored agate with vertical fluting below the cylindrical neck, a band of petal like carvings encircles the base, and capped with a hard stone stopper. Missing spoon. Qing Dynasty period.