Lot 215: A Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle with Natural Banding...
A Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle with Natural Banding and Carved Mask Detail.
A Chinese snuff bottle carved from banded agate, the stone displaying flowing natural striations in tones of cream, grey, and warm brown. The body of flattened form is smoothly polished, allowing the layered concentric patterns of the stone to form an organic decorative effect. One side features a lightly carved mask motif emerging from the stone, subtly integrated within the natural banding. The bottle is fitted with a domed red stopper
H: Approximately 8cm
Share this lot: