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A DENDRITIC AND BANDED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE, POSSIBLY IMPERIAL WORKSHOPS IN SUZHOU, 18TH TO EARLY 19TH
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04月17日 下午5点 开拍 /15天2小时
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CENTURYExpert's note: Snuff bottles combining two distinct mineral phenomena in a single stone are exceptionally rare. The present example displays pronounced banded agate with so-called “fingerprint” formations on one side, while the reverse reveals dendritic, moss-like inclusions. Such striking natural coincidences were highly prized by Qing lapidaries, who often selected stones precisely for these unusual internal patterns. The refined hollowing and the evident appreciation of the stone's extraordinary mineral character suggest a work possibly associated with the Imperial workshops, where particular attention was paid to stones displaying rare and visually arresting natural features.China. Well hollowed, of flattened globular form tapering towards the slightly concave foot, surmounted by a cylindrical neck with a flat lip. The semi-translucent gray stone with intricate banding to one side and dark green algae-like inclusions with shadings of muted brown and crimson red, the markings in the mineral truly spectacular.Provenance: British private collection. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear.Stopper: Green stained bone with coral finialWeight: 86.1 gDimensions: Length including stopper 69 mm. Diameter neck 18 mm and mouth 6 mm.The term 'dendritic', which may be applied to describe this bottle, refers to a tree-like or moss-like formation. To the Chinese it was apparently known as shuizao (water weeds). The striking and unusual markings of the stone used for the present bottle are open to endless interpretations: a mysterious landscape, algae in a pond, or seaweed in shallow water.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christies New York, 19 September 2013, lot 1239Price: USD 22,500 or approx. EUR 28,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: An unusual pink and brown banded agate double-gourd snuff bottleExpert remark: Compare the color of the agate and size (6 cm). Note the different form.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's New York, 21 March 2014, lot 2429Price: USD 3,750 or approx. EUR 4,400 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A moss agate snuff bottle, 1760-1880Expert remark: Compare the similar form, color of the agate, and size (6 cm).

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