Lot Essay
The symbolism presented on this bottle relates to good fortune and longevity, the crane carrying a tally relates to an ancient story regarding immense longevity.
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1760-1830
Details
A RED OVERLAY CLEAR GLASS BOTTLE
1760-1830
Of rounded form, boldly carved through the ruby-red overlay with a continuous scene of a crane carrying a tally in its beak and bats carrying auspicious objects flying above roiling waves and a pavilion set on a rocky outcropping, stopper
2 1/8in. (5.2cm.) high
1760-1830
Of rounded form, boldly carved through the ruby-red overlay with a continuous scene of a crane carrying a tally in its beak and bats carrying auspicious objects flying above roiling waves and a pavilion set on a rocky outcropping, stopper
2 1/8in. (5.2cm.) high
Provenance
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Christie's, New York, 24 June 1983, lot 1010.
Christie's, New York, 24 June 1983, lot 1010.