California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 13, 2015  June 13, 2015

 Lot # 5866 
AN AGATE 'PEANUT' SNUFF BOTTLE    清 瑪瑙早生貴子鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

Modelled in ovoid form to imitate jujube, further detailed with incised lines the exterior of well-hollowed snuff bottle is carved through to depict five peanuts with yellowish caramel tone, the stone is of honey-brown tone and fitted with a naturalistic coral stopper. Qing Dynasty period.