01 août 2012
An agate snuff bottle carved with a sage. Mid Qing, signed 'Shan Mei Tu'
An agate snuff bottle carved with a sage. Mid Qing, signed 'Shan Mei Tu'. Photo Bonhams
The russet and darker brown inclusions in the translucent stone have been carved in a continuous scene of a scholar appreciating prunus among rocks and gnarled trees, with turquoise capped stopper, 6.6cm high. Sold for £15,000
Bonhams. 18 Jul 2012 11 a.m. Edinburgh. Asian Art
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