PRINTThe present lot illustrates the exceptional talent in utilizing the darker inclusions of the agate to portray an intricate design of a pair of eagles flying amidst the boundless sky.
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9007
AN AGATE ‘EAGLES’ SNUFF BOTTLE
QING DYNASTY |
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Of globular form rising to a cylindrical neck from a protruding flat foot, the deep darkish brown naturalistic inclusions delicately accentuating the contours of the pair of eagles swaying against the lighter areas of the stone, set between an archaistic animal mask suspending ring handle. |
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Estimate
45,000 - 62,000 176,000 - 242,000 5,800 - 8,000
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The present lot illustrates the exceptional talent in utilizing the darker inclusions of the agate to portray an intricate design of a pair of eagles flying amidst the boundless sky.