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Antique Chinese Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle
$3,000
£2,284.44
€2,630.47
CA$4,251.26
A$4,572.84
CHF 2,443.86
MX$53,900.79
NOK 30,811.35
SEK 28,167.42
DKK 19,654.04
About the Item
Antique Chinese Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle, rounded square from with raised foot rim and round neck, concave mouth rim, narrow mouth, well hollowed depicting a horse, bee and a monkey. in relief on the front side using the caramel skin in reserve on the translucent grey/white striated body, mock mask and ring handles carved on the sides. Completed by a carnelian stopper with brass fitting, vinyl collar and well carved wood spoon. The symbolism of horse, bee and monkey is a Chinese rebus "Ma Shang Feng Hou" (马上封侯) which means "May you be promoted to the rank of Marquis immediately". Label on base “Wellers Goldney Collection”. 2-5/8 in. high x 2 in. wide x 1 in. deep. 3.8 oz. (108g.) 19th century.
Provenance:
Constance Margaret Goldney, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent.
The Goldney Collection of Oriental Artefacts 23rd March 2009, Wellers Auctioneers, Surrey, lot #377.
For another Chalcedony example with this motif see:
Chinese Snuff Bottles from The Burghley House Collection Stamford, England, Rober Kleiner #85.
Bonhams New York, Chinese Snuff Bottles from American Collections, Monday, November 12, 2017, p.27 lot#8046
- Dimensions:Height: 2.63 in (6.69 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: TM-EH500081stDibs: LU1778244371552
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