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1760-1860
Details
A CARVED ROOT AMBER GOURD-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
1760-1860
The fluted gourd of opaque and translucent material carved in relief with vines, a leaf and a butterfly with inlaid green eyes.
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high, malachite stopper
1760-1860
The fluted gourd of opaque and translucent material carved in relief with vines, a leaf and a butterfly with inlaid green eyes.
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high, malachite stopper
Provenance
The Collection of Edith Griswold.
Sotheby's New York, 1 June 1994, lot 682.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 1212.
Sotheby's New York, 1 June 1994, lot 682.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 1212.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Margaret Gristina
Senior Specialist