Asian Art II - 13th November 2014
Lot 502
Twenty-four Chinese snuff bottles 19th/20th century
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £5200
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Description
Twenty-four Chinese snuff bottles 19th/20th century, in agate, gilt metal, wood and other natural materials, variously decorated with scrolling foliage, chilongs, figures, taotie masks and calligraphy, and with natural striations to the stones, 8.5cm max. (24)
Provenance: from the collection of John Ault (d.2014).