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LOT 87

Lot 87

Two Chalcedony Snuff Bottles, 19th Century

Two Chalcedony Snuff Bottles, 19th Century
Lot 87 Details
Two Chalcedony Snuff Bottles, 19th Century

清 十九世纪 玛瑙雕烟壶一组两件

The first of even cream tone with a section of dark amber skin carved in relief with an immortal holding lingzhi, the reverse carved with a branch of flowers; the second agate carved with a section of swirling striations in white and brown
tallest height 3 in — 7.7 cm

Estimate $800-$1,500

Realised: $600
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Two Chalcedony Snuff Bottles, 19th Century
  • Two Chalcedony Snuff Bottles, 19th Century
  • Two Chalcedony Snuff Bottles, 19th Century
Provenance:

Both acquired from Hartman Galleries, Inc. in 1981 (agate) and 1989 (carved)
两只烟壶均由现藏家分别于1981年及1989年购自Hartman Galleries

Note:

For a similar carved chalcedony snuff bottle, see Bonhams San Francisco, June 28, 2016, Lot 7058
类似玛瑙雕烟壶请参考旧金山邦瀚斯2016年6月28日，拍品编号7058

Bonhams San Francisco, June 28, 2016, Lot7058

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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