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

 Lot # 2071 
A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BLACK LACQUERED SNUFF BOTTLE    清 漆器描金鑲螺鈿鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: H: 2 1/8 in (5.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1000

The snuff bottle is lacquered black overall and finely inlaid with a mixture of mother-of-pearl, gold and silver foil with delicate diaper patterns. It is of flattened ovoid form with a black lacquered stopper. Qing Dynasty Period.