$584
Eight Mostly Stone Snuff Bottles and Small Carvings, China, an amethyst bottle decorated with pomegranates; a pink and green quartz bottle decorated with shishi; a carnelian agate bottle decorated with birds and branches; a blue tiger's-eye snuff bottle in the form of a mythical beast; a horn snuff bottle in the form of a bell; a lapis water dropper in the form of a scholar; a green and russet hardstone carving of a duck; and a green hardstone carving of Liu Hai, most with stands, ht. to 2 3/4 in. Estimate $300-400 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-12-07
