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

 Lot # 3306 
A CARVED AGATE "LIU HAI AND TOAD" SNUFF BOTTLE    清 瑪瑙人物鼻煙壺 (劉海戲金蟾)


  • Dimension: H: 3 1/8 in (8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1800
  • Estimate To: $2500

The well carved snuff bottle depicts a serene Liu Hai, holding a string of large coins, leading the golden toad besides him, while standing on top of wood carved pine tree stand, the stone of light brown and white color with translucency, the wooden stopper includes spoon. Qing Dynasty period.