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A group of four agate snuff bottles — A group of four agate snuff bottles, Qing dynasty, 19th century

A group of four agate snuff bottles

A group of four agate snuff bottles, Qing dynasty, 19th century

A group of four agate snuff bottles from the Qing Dynasty, 19th century, demonstrating the refined craftsmanship of Chinese decorative arts. These vessels represent the luxury objects favored by the imperial and scholarly classes.

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A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Online. Part I

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $800 – $1,200

Lot 110

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A group of four agate snuff bottles, A group of four agate snuff bottles, Qing dynasty, 19th century

A group of four agate snuff bottles from the Qing Dynasty, 19th century, demonstrating the refined craftsmanship of Chinese decorative arts. These vessels represent the luxury objects favored by the imperial and scholarly classes.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Snuff Bottles, Brown, Functional Art, 19th Century, Asian, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, Qing Dynasty, Agate, Chinese