Lot 134 , A Chinese cameo agate ‘sage and crane’ snuff bottle, 19th century

A Chinese cameo agate ‘sage and crane’ snuff bottle, 19th century, well hollowed, the carver skilfully using a black layer in the stone for a sage seated beneath a pine tree with a crane flying above, 5.3cm high

Provenance - bought from continuum, Grays, 58 Davies Street, London, 3 January 1996 for £1100.
£200-300

Condition:
In good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks detected. Remnants of white tack to the base which will remove easily. Plastic and glass stopper

Sold for £260