Description: Late Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Carved in the shape of a reclining deer with its legs tucked below its body and holding a leafy spray in its mouth, the striped agate of white and cream tone, red coral stopper.
H. 5 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, the Netherlands
Note:
For a similar 'deer' snuff bottle, please refer to Important Snuff Bottles from the J&J Collection, part IV, Christie's New York, 22 March 2007, lot 19.
