Antiquities & Fine Art

Antiquities & Fine Art

Lot 223: A CHINESE CARVED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE WITH RUSSET INCLUSIONS.

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This auction ended on 22 October 2026.

Start price: £140

Estimated price: £200 - £300

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Not sold

A Chinese jade snuff bottle of rounded baluster form, carved from a pale celadon-white agate displaying natural russet inclusions to both sides. The body is finely worked with an all-over geometric diaper pattern, bordered by incised bands at the shoulder and foot. Fitted with a matching jade stopper of domed form.

H: Approximately 6.8cm


Condition report:

The snuff bottle and stopper appear to be in good overall condition. There are no obvious cracks, significant chips, or signs of professional repair or restoration. The natural inclusions and colour variations observed are inherent to the jade boulder from which it was carved.