EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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IVORY SNUFF BOTTLES AND VASES
early 20th century
Comprising: a large snuff bottle carved in low relief with two women in a landscape, the reverse with an incised landscape scene; two smaller bottles, one side carved in low relief with figures under a tree, the reverse with an immortal burning incense and a meiren under a tree, all with conforming stoppers; the three bottle vases, each with lion mask and loose ring handles, the body incised with lions and fish on wave and scrolling grounds, the third with figures in shaped panels on a cloud form ground
Largest snuff bottle 5½ in. (13.9 cm.) high (6)
early 20th century
Comprising: a large snuff bottle carved in low relief with two women in a landscape, the reverse with an incised landscape scene; two smaller bottles, one side carved in low relief with figures under a tree, the reverse with an immortal burning incense and a meiren under a tree, all with conforming stoppers; the three bottle vases, each with lion mask and loose ring handles, the body incised with lions and fish on wave and scrolling grounds, the third with figures in shaped panels on a cloud form ground
Largest snuff bottle 5½ in. (13.9 cm.) high (6)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.