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

 Lot # 2123 
A CLEVERLY CARVED AGATE "CHILDREN" SNUFF BOTTLE    清 糖瑪瑙巧雕嬰戲鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: H: 3 5/8 in (9.3 cm) W: 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1500

Of flattened ovoid form, the snuff bottle's front cleverly carved with five children playing together near bushes, against misty white and brown body, the reverse with russet, complete with en-suite domed stopper. Qing Dynasty period.