A PINK GLASS CABBAGE-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
These lots have been imported from outside the EU … Read more
A PINK GLASS CABBAGE-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

Details
A PINK GLASS CABBAGE-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The bottle is modelled as a Chinese cabbage, baicai, with its leaves standing upwards. The glass is of variegated shades of pink.
2 7/8 in. (7.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Property from the Geronimo Berenguer de los Reyes, Jr. Collection.
Literature
Philip Mak, The Chinese Ceramics at the GBR Museum, Manila: 1998, no. 43.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

Sign in
View condition report

More from Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles

View All
View All