California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 21, 2014  Dec. 21, 2014

Lot # 3488 
A TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOTTLE    清 玳瑁開光花鳥鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 3 3/8 in (8.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $400
  • Estimate To: $600

Of flattend ovoid form, the exterior carved in central medallion of two ivory birds on plum tree , and the reverse with two parrots on tree; the sides finely incised with repetitive flower motif. The material is of mottled black and caramel tone. Qing Dynasty Period.