Lot Essay
For almost identical models dated to the Jiaqing period (1796-1820) see Robert W. L. Kleiner, Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Mary and George Bloch, p. 168, fig. 226
Details
AN ENAMELED 'LIUHAI' MOLDED PORCELAIN BOTTLE
QIANLONG/JIAQING
Well modeled in high relief with the standing figure holding his cash symbols draped across his shoulders and resting his right foot on the back of his mythical three-legged toad, his robes falling open to reveal his chest, his robes picked out in fine details with some traces of gilt, minor chips and minor restoration to heels, stopper
QIANLONG/JIAQING
Well modeled in high relief with the standing figure holding his cash symbols draped across his shoulders and resting his right foot on the back of his mythical three-legged toad, his robes falling open to reveal his chest, his robes picked out in fine details with some traces of gilt, minor chips and minor restoration to heels, stopper
Provenance
Gerry P. Mack Collection, New York
Marvin Klinger, New York
Sold Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, April 7, 1972, Lot 236
Marvin Klinger, New York
Sold Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, April 7, 1972, Lot 236