Lot 317 十九世紀 瑪瑙鼻煙壺 | A CHALCEDONY AGATE 'THUMB-PRINT' SNUFF BOTTLE
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| 拍卖公司 | 邦瀚斯 |
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| 拍卖时间 | 2026年05月18日 |
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拍品名称
十九世紀 瑪瑙鼻煙壺 | A CHALCEDONY AGATE 'THUMB-PRINT' SNUFF BOTTLE
起拍价
GBP 600
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19th century
Of generous spade shape supported on a slightly concave base, the translucent honey-coloured stone striated with swirling white and tan concentric bands forming a natural thumb print effect, the sides and reverse with natural inclusions, all under a short neck mounted in a European gilt-metal collar attached to the stopper. 6.9cm (2 3/4in) high including stopper.
Footnotes
十九世紀 瑪瑙鼻煙壺
Provenance: Trudy and John Cohen
來源：Trudy及John Cohen伉儷
Snuff bottles such as the present lot were carved from cross-sections taken from the outer edges of geodes, carefully exploiting the natural bands formed by crystallising chalcedony. The white, thumbprint-shaped inclusion possibly invoked the pale jade belts worn by officials and might have therefore been deliberately highlighted to infuse the bottle with auspicious wishes for promotion.
A related 'thumb print' snuff bottle was sold at Bonhams New York, 15 September 2025, lot 137.
Of generous spade shape supported on a slightly concave base, the translucent honey-coloured stone striated with swirling white and tan concentric bands forming a natural thumb print effect, the sides and reverse with natural inclusions, all under a short neck mounted in a European gilt-metal collar attached to the stopper. 6.9cm (2 3/4in) high including stopper.
Footnotes
十九世紀 瑪瑙鼻煙壺
Provenance: Trudy and John Cohen
來源：Trudy及John Cohen伉儷
Snuff bottles such as the present lot were carved from cross-sections taken from the outer edges of geodes, carefully exploiting the natural bands formed by crystallising chalcedony. The white, thumbprint-shaped inclusion possibly invoked the pale jade belts worn by officials and might have therefore been deliberately highlighted to infuse the bottle with auspicious wishes for promotion.
A related 'thumb print' snuff bottle was sold at Bonhams New York, 15 September 2025, lot 137.
