A fine inscribed agate snuff bottle. Attributed to the Imperial Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1736-1795. Photo Bonhams.

Of flattened shield form, with a flat, flaring lip, and a flat foot, the sides concave, the interior very well-hollowed, with a four-character Qianlong Nian Zhi mark in seal script inscribed to the foot. 2in (5cm)high. Estimate US$ 8,000 - 10,000 (€5,800 - 7,200)

Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)

Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com