South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 6 February 2012

Part 2 - Jewellery & Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 8 197
Lot 428
  • A Mongolian master's snuff bottle, late 19th/early 20th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 197
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Mongolian master's snuff bottle, late 19th/early 20th century
the stopper, shoulders, sides and base with metal mounts set with cabochon turquoise stones, the shoulders moulded with lion-masks, the front and reverse with jadeite and hardstone panels carved in relief with a squirrel amongst leaves and fruit, some stone losses, dents,17cm high, with later detachable copper stand


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