Band agate of light sand-color with bands of white, grey, blue and dark brown. Sprinkles of dark brown and black. Very nice hand-polished finish.. China, 1780-1860

This bottle does not show any carving or decor whatsoever, as the one and only purpose of this miniature artwork is to depict the beauty of the mineral used for its creation.

Shape: Slightly bulbous round shape
Hollowing: Outstanding Mouth, neck and lip: Short cylindric neck, the base of neck slightly domed, the mouth almost cylindric and of average proportions, slanted lip
Base: Flat, slightly curved oval
Stopper: Agate
Height of the bottle with stopper: 6.4 cm.
Width of the mouth: 7 mm.
Width of the neck: 19 mm.
Condition: Excellent, with some calcification near the base of neck
Provenance: Austrian private collection

1780-1860年間瑪瑙水上漂鼻烟壺
品相極好，頸部有細微磕碰
奧地利私人收藏