1780–1850

Banded chalcedony agate, of rounded rectangular form with a broad neck and recessed foot, the stone of great clarity with light shades of brown and a white vein across the body, the interior very well-hollowed.

The bottle is characteristic of the group commonly called "floaters," which are so well-hollowed, they can float on water. The present example is carved from an excellent choice of desirable agate with a central and strong white band.

H: 5.9 cm

Provenance 起源: Linda F. Crawley

Published 发布: Asiantiques, A Fascination for Miniatures: The Linda F. Crawley Collection of Chinese Snuff (2008), cat. no. 26

Ref. 026-L0721

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