The appraiser stepped forward, picked up the agate snuff bottle in the shape of a reclining deer, and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, stammering, "This is... it's an agate snuff bottle in the shape of a reclining deer. But I remember it was auctioned off in New York several years ago. Conservatively estimated, its current collection value has already reached eight million."
The appraiser silently swallowed the rest of his words. This item was from the eighteenth to nineteenth century, from the Qing Dynasty — not from the Jiajing era.
As soon as the appraiser finished speaking, the prominent figures of the aristocratic families began to stir in their seats.
"Young Master Leclair, when did the old master start collecting snuff bottles? Our family does have some passed down through the generations. Perhaps someday I could bring them to the Leclair Mansion for the old master to evaluate?"
"Snuff bottles are indeed quite rare nowadays. The old master truly has refined taste."
