California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Apr. 28, 2013  Apr. 28, 2013

 Lot # 192 
A GROUP OF THREE SNUFF BOTTLES    鼻煙壺三個


  • Dimension: H: 3 3/8 in (8.5 cm), H: 2 5/8 in (6.6 cm), H: 2 1/2 in (6.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $400
  • Estimate To: $600

The first is of flattened form, with a flat lip and recessed foot surrounded by a footrim,the stone of soft white color with a a hint of ivory. The second is of a round cylindrical form, carved overall with an intricate basketweave pattern in the orange hue stone. The thrid is crisply carved in relief with a scene depicting two elders sitting down on both sides of the bottle.