Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 5 March 2018

Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 10 539
Lot 245
  • A Chinese cameo agate magnum snuff bottle, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 10 539

About this Item

A Chinese cameo agate magnum snuff bottle, early 20th century
of rounded form raised on a low footrim, carved in relief to the front with The Four Beauties, Xishi, Wang Zhaojun, Diaochan and Yang Guifei and their attendant, two holding their attributes, with clouds and a bird-of-paradise above, stopper, signed, 10cm high


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