A fine russet-skinned carved agate snuff bottle1750-1860
Of rounded square form, well hollowed, the stone of honey and caramel tones, the skin carved to depict a bird of prey standing on a craggy rock before the moon, stopper.
5.7cm. (2.1/4in) high. (2).注脚Objects of Desire: A European private collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles, Lots 98-146

Provenance: Clare Lawrence Ltd., London,
Christie's New York, 3rd December 1992, Lot 394