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THE AMBER VASE 18TH CENTURY, THE IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE AND CORAL FIGURES 19TH CENTURY
Details
A SMALL AMBER VASE, IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE AND TWO CORAL FIGURES
THE AMBER VASE 18TH CENTURY, THE IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE AND CORAL FIGURES 19TH CENTURY
The group comprises: an amber vase carved in relief with a lotus pond and a tree below bands of ruyi heads, shou characters, lappets and key fret scroll; a large ivory snuff bottle carved with panels enclosing figures at leisure in a pavilion in reserve on a scrolling foliate ground; two slender coral figures of ladies holding flower sprays.
The ivory snuff bottle 5 ¼ in (13.5 cm.) high, two wood stands
THE AMBER VASE 18TH CENTURY, THE IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE AND CORAL FIGURES 19TH CENTURY
The group comprises: an amber vase carved in relief with a lotus pond and a tree below bands of ruyi heads, shou characters, lappets and key fret scroll; a large ivory snuff bottle carved with panels enclosing figures at leisure in a pavilion in reserve on a scrolling foliate ground; two slender coral figures of ladies holding flower sprays.
The ivory snuff bottle 5 ¼ in (13.5 cm.) high, two wood stands
Provenance
Acquired in the 1940s in Yorkshire, England, then by descent within the family.
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.
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