A silhouette agate 'bird and leafy branch' snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century

A silhouette agate 'bird and leafy branch' snuff bottle
Qing dynasty, 19th century
清十九世紀 瑪瑙喜上眉梢圖鼻煙壺

stopper (2)

Height 2½ in., 6.4 cm

Condition Report:
Scattered minor nicks to the foot, two of which are polished. The spoon stuck inside the bottle and detached from the stopper. Minor dents and surface wear throughout. The stone with natural fissures.

足見少許微細磕痕，其二經打磨。整體見微細磕痕及表面磨損。料見天然綹紋。

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Provenance:
Y. F. Yang & Co., Hong Kong, 4th November 1994.
Collection of Dr. Leon (1921-2005) and Arlene Simon Harris (1926-2020), and thence by descent.