Asian Art

December 0106, 2018
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LOT 246

Lot 246

A Carved Agate ‘Qilin with Bats’ Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

A Carved Agate ‘Qilin with Bats’ Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
Lot 246 Details
A Carved Agate ‘Qilin with Bats’ Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

十九世紀 瑪瑙蝙蝠麒麟雕鼻煙壺

height 2.9 in — 7.3 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $540
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Carved Agate ‘Qilin with Bats’ Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
  • A Carved Agate ‘Qilin with Bats’ Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
  • A Carved Agate ‘Qilin with Bats’ Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
Provenance:

Property of a Canadian family of British descent, acquired in the 1950s to 1970s.

英裔加拿大家族私人藏品,購於1950年至1970年間。

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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