Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 5 March 2018

Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 14 779
Lot 263
  • A Chinese agate snuff bottle, late 19th/early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 14 779

About this Item

A Chinese agate snuff bottle, late 19th/early 20th century
the carved lobed body incised and stained with an inscription, heightened with ruyi-head and lappet borders, on a low footrim, the cream stone suffused with pale honey-coloured highlights, the base with an inscription, traces of red staining, stopper, 7cm high; and a smoky crystal snuff bottle, late 19th/early 20th century, similar, stopper, 6,5cm high
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