California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3334 
A GOURD CARVED SNUFF BOTTLE    清 葫蘆鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $300
  • Estimate To: $600

Of flattened rounded form, the snuff bottle with natural patina and perfectly balanced by the well-patinated stalk-form stopper, the dried shell provides a very light, wood-hard and impervious container. Qing Dynasty period.