A CARVED SHADOW AGATE ‘CATFISH AND WAVES’ SNUFF BOTTLE
A CARVED SHADOW AGATE ‘CATFISH AND WAVES’ SNUFF BOTTLE
Agate
China, 19th/20th century
The snuff bottle of rounded rectangular shape carved with a catfish amongst blossoms and sprays of waves. The agate of a milky white tone and semi-translucent. Glass stopper and metal spoon.
Dimensions: HEIGHT (with stopper) 8 CM
Condition: Excellent condition
Provenance: French private collection, formerly collection of John Ault – known for the publication on snuff bottles from Robert Kleiner: ‘Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of John Ault’ (1990)