California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 14, 2014  Mar. 14, 2014

 Lot # 2066 
A CARVED CINNABAR SNUFF BOTTLE    清 朱砂石雕鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: H: 2 7/8 in (7.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1000

Of pear-shape, this snuff bottle is finely carved out of cinnabar stone with an unusual opening facing the side. The body is incised in low relief with two confronting bats facing a central medallion of coins. The reverse is incised with two bats facing a peach hanging on the leafy branch. Qing Dynasty Period.