California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 10, 2019  March 10, 2019

 Lot # 6368 
A CARVED CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE    清 瑪瑙巧雕松下問童子圖鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 3 in (7.6 cm) Length: 2 in (5.1 cm) Width: 1 3/10 in (3.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $200
  • Estimate To: $300

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.