California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sept 07, 2014  Sept 07, 2014

 Lot # 3304 
AN AGATE CARVED 'JUMPING CARP' SNUFF BOTTLE    民國 瑪瑙雕"鯉魚跳龍門"鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: L: 2 7/8 in (7.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $400
  • Estimate To: $600

The snuff bottle is carved in the model of a jumping carp, with its tail curled up and the carp's mouth as the bottle opening, the stone of brownish red color with translucency. Republic period.