1780-1850

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**AN AMETHYST-EMBELLISHED ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE
1780-1850
Of quadrilobed rectangular form, one side embellished with an amethyst figure of Xiwangmu (Queen Mother of the West) bearing a peach, beneath a tree and a phoenix carved in low relief, the reverse undecorated, stopper
2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm.) high

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

It is very rare to find crystal bottles with added amethyst embellishment. For other examples, refer to M. C. Hughes, The Blair Bequest: Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Princeton University Art Museum, Baltimore, 2002, p. 57, no. 29 and H. M. Moss, Chinese Snuff Bottles: 5, London, 1969, p. 25, no. 7.

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