California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 August 30, 2015  August 30, 2015

 Lot # 6209 
A CINNABAR LACQUER 'BEAUTY' SNUFF BOTTLE    清 剔紅雕美人鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 2 3/4 in (7.0 cm)
  • Estimate From: $600
  • Estimate To: $1000

Of flattened round shape, the snuff bottle is deeply carved with two beauties behind a window to one side, the reverse with a boy hiding behind a beauty, the scenes separated by rockworks, wutong, and banana leaves. Qing Dynasty period.