California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 18, 2018  March 18, 2018

 Lot # 3270 
A CARVED CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE    清 瑪瑙巧雕松下問童子圖鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 2 7/8 in (7.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1000
  • Estimate To: $1500

Of compressed globular body,supported on recessed foot with oval foot rim,the well-hollowed stone is carved with an elderly scholar in a conversation with a seated young attendant under pine,reverse carved with a crane in flight,the details cleverly expressed utilizing the brown inclusions and markings in the stone. Qing Dynasty period.