Asian Art

December 0510, 2020
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LOT 1

Lot 1

Two Well-Carved Agate Snuff Bottles, Qing Dynasty

Two Well-Carved Agate Snuff Bottles, Qing Dynasty
Lot 1 Details
Two Well-Carved Agate Snuff Bottles, Qing Dynasty

清 玛瑙巧雕鼻烟壶两只

Both of rounded, rectangular form and of soft, pale grey tone, the larger bottle well-hollowed with a tiger carved in relief on one side, a deer holding a branch of lingzhi with bats on the other; the smaller bottle with a continuous landscape with scholar, with jadeite stopper and wood stand
tallest height 3 in — 7.5 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $2,040
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Two Well-Carved Agate Snuff Bottles, Qing Dynasty
  • Two Well-Carved Agate Snuff Bottles, Qing Dynasty
  • Two Well-Carved Agate Snuff Bottles, Qing Dynasty
  • Two Well-Carved Agate Snuff Bottles, Qing Dynasty
Provenance:

Estate of Lois Orkin, Toronto
来源: 多伦多路易斯·奥金女士遗产珍藏

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CONDITION DETAILS

in good condition; lid adhered to smaller bottle

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 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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