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

 Lot # 2105 
AN OPAL TWINED BEAST SNUFF BOTTLE    清 貓眼石雕連體瑞獸紋鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: W: 2 in (5.1 cm) H: 2 1/4 in (5.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3000

This fine opal twined snuff bottle is carved with a prowling mythical beast in relief on each bottle. One bottle is taller while the other bottle is wider, and both are with short cylindrical neck rising to a rounded stopper. Qing Dynasty period.