Asian Art Day One - 19th May 2010

Lot 145

A Chinese agate snuff bottle

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £500

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Description

A Chinese agate snuff bottle, with a rose quartz stopper, one side carved in relief with a figure galloping on horseback carrying a banner, 18th/19th century, inventory no.30041, 6.1cm. Provenance: An important European private collection formed in the 19th century by a Russian nobleman and diplomat.