Lot 222
  • 222

A Chinese shadow agate snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • agate and coral and ivory
  • 7.5 cm, 3 in.
of rounded square form mottled with natural dark brown inclusions, coral stopper

Condition

The bottle is in general good condition with minute nicks to the extremities and minor inclusions. The rim with a small bruise near the edge. The agate is slightly darker in colour than illustrated in the catalogue.
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