Aquamarine snuffbox carved with a fenghuang, China, 1780–1850 Rectangular in shape with rounded shoulders, carved on one side with a large fenghuang with outstretched wings above foaming waves, its tail reaching into the clouds. The reverse side is undecorated. Oval foot. The bottle is deeply hollowed out, allowing the stone to appear translucent. Tourmaline stopper. Height: 6 cm
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€1,000 - €1,500
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Aquamarine snuffbox carved with a fenghuang, China, 1780–1850
Rectangular in shape with rounded shoulders, carved on one side with a large fenghuang with outstretched wings above foaming waves, its tail reaching into the clouds. The reverse side is undecorated. Oval foot. The bottle is deeply hollowed out, allowing the stone to appear translucent. Tourmaline stopper.
Height: 6 cm
Sale
Tuesday 10 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris