Two amber root and rock crystal snuffboxes, China, 19th century- An opaque amber root snuffbox carved with masks and rings on the shoulders resting on an oval foot. - A rock crystal snuff box of rectangular shape with rounded shoulders, called "rutile", with inclusions of black tourmaline needles carved in relief on one side in a gray vein of a rooster standing on a rock among flowers; the other side left undecorated. Well hollowed out. Height: 6 and 7 cm
Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€960
Buyer's premium
28%
Two amber root and rock crystal snuffboxes, China, 19th century-
An opaque amber root snuffbox carved with masks and rings on the shoulders resting on an oval foot.
- A rock crystal snuff box of rectangular shape with rounded shoulders, called "rutile", with inclusions of black tourmaline needles carved in relief on one side in a gray vein of a rooster standing on a rock among flowers; the other side left undecorated. Well hollowed out.
Height: 6 and 7 cm
Sale
Friday 25 February 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris