Details
A CARVED CORAL BOTTLE
1840-1900
Of flattened rectangular form, the pale pink material carved in relief on one side with a dancing lady, the reverse with a lady seated with a book, the sides carved in high relief with a spray of peonies and lingzhi, stopper
1 7/8in. (4.8cm.) high
1840-1900
Of flattened rectangular form, the pale pink material carved in relief on one side with a dancing lady, the reverse with a lady seated with a book, the sides carved in high relief with a spray of peonies and lingzhi, stopper
1 7/8in. (4.8cm.) high
Provenance
Hilda Somers Collection, acquired prior to 1952.
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
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