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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 (葛曼琪)
Senior Specialist, VP