Lot Essay
The color purple is associated with heaven and the Imperial court.
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1780-1850
Details
AN AMETHYST GLASS BOTTLE
1780-1850
Of flattened tear shape, the dark glass with some swirling areas particularly to the narrow sides and successfully imitating the amethyst stone, stopper
26in. (6.2cm.) high
1780-1850
Of flattened tear shape, the dark glass with some swirling areas particularly to the narrow sides and successfully imitating the amethyst stone, stopper
26in. (6.2cm.) high
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 21 January 1982, lot 51