.jpg?w=1)
Lot Essay
US$3,000-5,000
Details
**A CORAL SNUFF BOTTLE
The thick, salmon-orange material well carved as an elephant standing foursquare, grasping a ruyi sceptre with its long ribbed trunk, to a flower-shaped coral stopper on its back (spoon missing), circa 1920
Snuff bottle 46.68 x 45.94 x 20.21 mm.
The thick, salmon-orange material well carved as an elephant standing foursquare, grasping a ruyi sceptre with its long ribbed trunk, to a flower-shaped coral stopper on its back (spoon missing), circa 1920
Snuff bottle 46.68 x 45.94 x 20.21 mm.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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.
Christie's generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction. From time to time, lots are offered which Christie's or an affiliate company owns in whole or in part. Each lot of such property is offered subject to a reserve. This is such a lot.