Three Chinese Hardstone Snuff Bottles
Three Chinese Hardstone Snuff Bottles
the first a rose quartz example, of rounded rectangular form, carved in high relief showing fruiting branches, rose quartz stopper; the second a carnelian example, of flattened rectangular form, carved to the exterior with leafy vines, green glass stopper; the third a mottled green and grey agate example, of rectangular form, carnelian agate stopper.
Largest: height 2 1/2 in., 6 cm.
Property from a Private Collection, Tubac, Arizona
Acquired from P.H. Lee, Hong Kong Jade Arts, Hong Kong
Condition Report: For condition inquiries please contact asian@hindmanauctions.com
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Three Chinese Hardstone Snuff Bottles
the first a rose quartz example, of rounded rectangular form, carved in high relief showing fruiting branches, rose quartz stopper; the second a carnelian example, of flattened rectangular form, carved to the exterior with leafy vines, green glass stopper; the third a mottled green and grey agate example, of rectangular form, carnelian agate stopper.
Largest: height 2 1/2 in., 6 cm.
Property from a Private Collection, Tubac, Arizona
Acquired from P.H. Lee, Hong Kong Jade Arts, Hong Kong
Condition Report: For condition inquiries please contact asian@hindmanauctions.com
