Brown amber snuffbox carved with dragons, China, late 19th century
Of ovoid form, carved in high relief around the bottle of a rock and two dragons chi confronted around the sacred pearl in stylized clouds. The sculptor has judiciously used the inclusions of amber to differentiate the two dragons. Amber stopper.
Height : 5,5 cm
Small chips at the foot.

十九世纪晚期 - 琥珀浮雕双龙戏珠纹卵形鼻烟壶
Live Friday 21 April 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 42

Brown amber snuffbox carved with dragons, China, late 19th century Of ovoid form, carved in high relief around the bottle of a rock and two dragons chi confronted around the sacred pearl in stylized clouds. The sculptor has judiciously used the inclusions of amber to differentiate the two dragons. Amber stopper. Height : 5,5 cm Small chips at the foot. 十九世纪晚期 - 琥珀浮雕双龙戏珠纹卵形鼻烟壶

Estimate
€800 - €1,000
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
Brown amber snuffbox carved with dragons, China, late 19th century Of ovoid form, carved in high relief around the bottle of a rock and two dragons chi confronted around the sacred pearl in stylized clouds. The sculptor has judiciously used the inclusions of amber to differentiate the two dragons. Amber stopper. Height : 5,5 cm Small chips at the foot. 十九世纪晚期 - 琥珀浮雕双龙戏珠纹卵形鼻烟壶
Sale Friday 21 April 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris