Two agate snuff bottles
(2)Estimate $1,500 – $2,000
comprising one of upright form, carved with a sage standing beside a pine tree, using the dark brown markings in the otherwise pale whitish stone with faint russet suffusions; and one of ovoid form carved with stylised phoenix and dragon motifs
(2)
6.5 cm high; 6.2 cm high
Condition Report
The first bottle - generally good condition. The second bottle - slight frits on interior mouth rim, otherwise generally good condition
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |