Lot 143
Three Hardstone Snuff Bottles
Lot 143 Details
Three Hardstone Snuff Bottles
The first lapis lazuli, a large crouching lion with uplifted head, his tongue forming the lid; the second from malachite, carved to depict a magpie perched on a rock with animal head handles to the side; the third, carved in high relief on jade, two squirrels resting on leaves in the midst of intertwining leaves and grapes
height 2.9" — 7.3 cm.
Estimate $400-$600