Snuff bottle - Agate - CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE

A fine chalcedony/agate 'sage and acolyte' snuff bottle. ​Of flattened ovoid form with a cylindrical neck, flat lip, and an oval foot ring. The translucent honey-colored stone is very well hollowed and makes clever use of the dark brown russet skin, depicting a scene of a sage and acolyte amidst a rocky mountain landscape under a pine tree. With a matching agate stopper. China, late Qing dynasty to Republic period (c. 1880–1930) ​Height: 8 cm Width: 5,5 cm Depth: 3,5 cm Weight: 103 g. ​Condition: Good, with natural stone inclusions and minor surface wear consistent with age. Registered and insured shipping. Local collection available.

Schätzpreis:€900

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