South African and International Art, including a selection of works from prominent estates, Books, Jewellery, Oriental Works of Art and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 18 - 25 November 2019

Oriental Works of Art

Sold for

ZAR 41 038
Lot 492
  • A Chinese 'shadow' agate snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 41 038

About this Item

A Chinese 'shadow' agate snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

of flattened ovoid form, the body with natural indentations, raised on a low foot, pink quartz stopper, chips, the bottle 6,5cm high; and another example, of flattened ovoid form, carved with a dog-of-fo and a pair of birds, the reverse with a flower, metal-mounted agate stopper, chips, the bottle 5,5cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export

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