California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 12, 2016  March 12, 2016

 Lot # 1002 
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: $400
  • Estimate To: $800

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.