Important South African & International Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 12 October 2015

Jewellery, Continental and Oriental Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture
  • A Chinese lapis lazuli snuff bottle, late 19th century
  • A Chinese lapis lazuli snuff bottle, late 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000

About this Item

A Chinese lapis lazuli snuff bottle, late 19th century
carved in two parts, the front and reverse with dragons, the sides with dragon handles in relief, raised on a low footrim, 5cm high; with grey agate stopper


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