Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 5 March 2018

Decorative Arts

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ZAR 14 779
Lot 246
  • Three Chinese agate snuff bottles, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000USD 681 - 852
Selling Price
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ZAR 14 779
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About this Item

Three Chinese agate snuff bottles, early 20th century the first carved in relief with a sage before a rocky balustrade and pine tree, with a crane in flight above his head, with low footrim, stopper, 7cm high; the second ovoid, carved in relief with a sage reading and his attendant, stopper, 6,5cm high; and the third carved in relief with a frog being observed by a bird, with lotus bloom and foliage, stopper, 6,7cm high (3)


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