Asian Art II - 22nd May 2014
Lot 658
λ A Chinese agate teapot and cover 20th century
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £450
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Description
λ A Chinese agate teapot and cover 20th century, of plain compressed circular form, the stone a milky-grey tone, a small soapstone seal surmounted by a Buddhist lion dog, an ivory carving depicting toads on a large lotus leaf with seed pods and flowers, and an ivory snuff bottle formed as a tree with two small birds perched in its branches, 15.7cm. (5)