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IMPERIAL GLASSWORKS, BEIJING, 1740-1860
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TWO FACETED OCTAGONAL GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
IMPERIAL GLASSWORKS, BEIJING, 1740-1860
The first bottle, 1740-1830, of transparent red glass with inky 'threads' running through the glass, has four facets on each face surrounded by a border of smaller facets. The second bottle, 1800-1860, of transparent amber-colored glass has circular panels on either side surrounded by facets.
2 and 2 ¼ in. (5.1 and 5.7 cm.) high, glass and hardstone stoppers
IMPERIAL GLASSWORKS, BEIJING, 1740-1860
The first bottle, 1740-1830, of transparent red glass with inky 'threads' running through the glass, has four facets on each face surrounded by a border of smaller facets. The second bottle, 1800-1860, of transparent amber-colored glass has circular panels on either side surrounded by facets.
2 and 2 ¼ in. (5.1 and 5.7 cm.) high, glass and hardstone stoppers
Provenance
First bottle:
Mary Morrison Collection, Vancouver, Canada.
Asian Art Studio, Los Angeles, 2012.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5315.
Second bottle:
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 6000.
Mary Morrison Collection, Vancouver, Canada.
Asian Art Studio, Los Angeles, 2012.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5315.
Second bottle:
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 6000.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
Senior Specialist, VP