Auction 159 Asian Art

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Two agate snuff bottles


Estimate

300 - 500


Session

8 May 2026


Description

China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Each of polished agate, with a flattened globular body, short cylindrical neck and flat base, well hollowed

The first of honey and cream agate with translucent veining, with a red glass stopper and metal collar

The second of mottled brown agate with dark inclusions and markings, with a green glass stopper and metal collar



玛瑙鼻烟壶两件,中国,清代,十九世纪。每件均以玛瑙琢磨而成,扁圆腹,短直颈,平底,内膛掏挖规整。其一为蜜糖色与乳白色玛瑙,质地温润半透,配红色玻璃盖及金属圈口;其二为深褐色俏色玛瑙,间有深色斑纹,配绿色玻璃盖及金属圈口。

Height: 6 cm



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