Antique Shadow Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle

$1,100

ID: 09-3022

A circa late 18th/early 19th Century Chinese carved agate snuff bottle with carnelian stopper top and scoop attached featuring a body with two door knocker style carvings depicting foo dogs on each side of the piece. Strong agate form and style of the stone properties however there is a hairline, starburst, crack on the back of the piece visible.  The piece is in very good condition. Height with Stopper: 3in (7.62cm) Height without Stopper: 2.56in (6.5cm) Width: 2.375in (6.03cm) Diameter of Mouth: 0.35in (.9cm) Diameter of Neck: 1in (2.6cm) Weight: 3.217 oz.  (91.18 gram)