"Moss" agate snuff bottle, China, 1820–1880 Rectangular in shape with rounded shoulders, the agate—in shades of ochre, red, and white—displays a natural pattern and a play of light and shadow thanks to the bottle’s skillful hollowing. Oval base. Rock crystal stopper. Height: 6.5 cm Small chip on the inside of the base. Provenance: Millon-Jutheau auction, Hôtel Drouot, July 2, 1984, lot no. 81 (illustrated).
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Estimate
€300 - €400
Buyer's premium
32%
"Moss" agate snuff bottle, China, 1820–1880
Rectangular in shape with rounded shoulders, the agate—in shades of ochre, red, and white—displays a natural pattern and a play of light and shadow thanks to the bottle’s skillful hollowing. Oval base. Rock crystal stopper.
Height: 6.5 cm
Small chip on the inside of the base.
Provenance:
Millon-Jutheau auction, Hôtel Drouot, July 2, 1984, lot no. 81 (illustrated).
Sale
Tuesday 10 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris