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Antique Chinese Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle

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Antique Chinese Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle, rounded square from with raised foot rim and round neck, concave mouth rim, narrow mouth, well hollowed depicting a horse, bee and a monkey. in relief on the front side using the caramel skin in reserve on the translucent grey/white striated body, mock mask and ring handles carved on the sides. Completed by a carnelian stopper with brass fitting, vinyl collar and well carved wood spoon. The symbolism of horse, bee and monkey is a Chinese rebus "Ma Shang Feng Hou" (马上封侯) which means "May you be promoted to the rank of Marquis immediately". Label on base “Wellers Goldney Collection”. 2-5/8 in. high x 2 in. wide x 1 in. deep. 3.8 oz. (108g.) 19th century. Provenance: Constance Margaret Goldney, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent. The Goldney Collection of Oriental Artefacts 23rd March 2009, Wellers Auctioneers, Surrey, lot #377. For another Chalcedony example with this motif see: Chinese Snuff Bottles from The Burghley House Collection Stamford, England, Rober Kleiner #85. Bonhams New York, Chinese Snuff Bottles from American Collections, Monday, November 12, 2017, p.27 lot#8046
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.63 in (6.69 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-EH500081stDibs: LU1778244371552

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