Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 6 March 2017

English Silver, Furniture, Oriental and Cape Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 34 104
Lot 274
  • A Chinese cameo agate magnum snuff bottle, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 34 104

About this Item

A Chinese cameo agate magnum snuff bottle, early 20th century
of rounded form, carved in relief with eight sages at various pursuits including playing the game of Go and the guzheng musical instrument, before a mountainscape, stopper, 10cm high


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