Agate snuffbox carved with fish, dog and bird, China, 1780-1850 Ovoid in shape, the bottle is skilfully carved using the brown veins of the agate with a Pekingese dog, a pigeon and two carp, one emerging from the water. Well hollowed out, it rests on an oval base. Agate stopper. Height: 5.2 cm Provenance : Millon-Jutheau sale, Hôtel Drouot, November 12, 1984, lot n°62 (illustrated).