California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 23, 2013  June 23, 2013

 Lot # 59 
A BRONZE ENCASED CARVED RUSSET AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE    清 瑪瑙雕松鼠鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: H: 3 1/2 in (8.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1000

Of rounded, rectangular shape, the bottle well carved through with two russet-brown animals on one side, a bird and a squirrel. There is a pine tree standing between the two animals; The top and bottom are encased in bronze with triangular design and gold colored lines. A colored glass lies on top of the stopper with narrow hole. Qing Dynasty period.