Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 5 March 2018

Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 15 916
Lot 236
  • A Chinese smoky quartz crystal snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000USD 867 - 1 156
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 15 916
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Chinese smoky quartz crystal snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
of canister faceted octagonal form, with detachable cover carved with a pair of bats, the sides with open lug handles threaded with a fine chain, with double amethyst-bead toggle, stopper, 6cm high


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