Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle

Description

Snuff bottle of compressed globular form, meticulously carved from a semi-translucent agate of warm honey-caramel hue. The stone exhibits naturally occurring dark dendritic inclusions within the lustrous matrix, lending an organic, shadow-like depth to the vessel. The piece is surmounted by a domed stopper featuring a turquoise cabochon with fine matrix veining, providing a striking chromatic contrast to the earthy tones of the body. 18th century.

H: 26 CM

Condition

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Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle

Lot 23201

Estimate $300-$500Jun 20, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT

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