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Antique Chinese Moss Agate Snuff Bottle

$1,600
£1,213.54
€1,453.51
CA$2,303.84
A$2,357.16
CHF 1,337.05
MX$30,213.80
NOK 15,333.27
SEK 15,982.20
DKK 10,865.11

About the Item

Antique Chinese Moss Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th century. The bottle of a deep forest green color overall with white and brown inclusions. The finely carved rounded square form well hollowed with large scale lion ring mask handles deftly delineated at the sides in low relief. The short stout neck with slightly concave narrow mouth for the aperture and well carved oval foot rim. The stopper having a large Pink Tourmaline cabochon stone, a yellow glass collar and a tortoise shell spoon. Excellent condition. Overall size: 7.8cm x 6cm x 2.5cm Weight: 96grams. 19th century. Provenance: Private Collection, Chicago. Hindman - Chicago, Sept 9, 2023 Asian Works of Art Online, from Lot 665.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Agate,Tourmaline,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-UH900691stDibs: LU1778244135062

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