Lot 53
Lot 53
TWO CARVED AGATE BOTTLES

OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 8,750
Estimate
USD 2,000 - USD 4,000
Closed: 29 Jul 2013
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TWO CARVED AGATE BOTTLES

OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 8,750
Closed: 29 Jul 2013
Price Realised USD 8,750
Closed: 29 Jul 2013
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TWO CARVED AGATE BOTTLES
OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Each bottle is of rounded, rectangular form on an oval footrim. The first is carved in relief through the brownish skin of the honey-toned stone with a saddled horse tethered to a nearby post and a bat above. The second bottle is cleverly carved on one side with a grazing horse through the ochre marking in the translucent, honey-toned stone.
2½, 2 5/8 in. (6.3, 6.6 cm.) high, agate and coral stoppers (2)
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