A CHALCEDONY AGATE 'SAGE AND CRANE' SNUFF BOTTLE 18th/19th century The slightly baluster body rising from a short shallow foot ring to a cylindrical neck, the brown inclusions in the honey-coloured stone minimally carved to depict a sage and his assistant in a lush rocky landscape, looking up at a flying crane, the reverse plain, stopper. 5.9cm (2 3/8in) high. (2). Footnotes: The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.PEW2WYEY 該批次中含有象牙的物品已根據《象牙法案》（章節10）註冊Ref.PEW2WYEY 十八/十九世紀 瑪瑙雕人物故事圖鼻烟壺 Provenance: Marylin Shaw, UK Hugh Moss Ltd., London Trudy and John Cohen, collection no.B32, acquired from the above circa 1973 來源：Marylin Shaw, 英國 倫敦古董商Hugh Moss Ltd. Trudy及John Cohen伉儷，藏品編號B32，約1973年從上處獲得 The craftsman of this piece has skillfully incorporated the stone's natural inclusions to create a charming scene rich in symbols of longevity. Compare with a related chalcedony snuff bottle, 1750-1850 and attributed to the Official School, which was sold at Bonhams New York, 15 September 2025, lot 153. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y Ф * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing