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Two large agate snuff bottles, — Two large agate snuff bottles, Qing dynasty 清 瑪瑙鼻煙壺一組兩件
Two large agate snuff bottles,

Two large agate snuff bottles, Qing dynasty 清 瑪瑙鼻煙壺一組兩件

These two large agate snuff bottles from the Qing dynasty represent the refined decorative arts of imperial China. Crafted from carved agate, such bottles were status symbols among the wealthy elite.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

Lot 589

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Two large agate snuff bottles,, Two large agate snuff bottles, Qing dynasty 清 瑪瑙鼻煙壺一組兩件

These two large agate snuff bottles from the Qing dynasty represent the refined decorative arts of imperial China. Crafted from carved agate, such bottles were status symbols among the wealthy elite.

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

Related themes

Pair, Traditional, Decorative Arts, Craftsmanship, Functional Object, Qing Dynasty, Snuff Bottle, Agate, Earth Tones, Chinese