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1780-1880
Details
A LAPIS LAZULI SNUFF BOTTLE
1780-1880
Either side exhibits bright blue tones with vertical strata containing patches of white and russet stone which mimic a waterfall. The bottle is of thin tapering form with a well carved oval foot ring.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) high, glass stopper
1780-1880
Either side exhibits bright blue tones with vertical strata containing patches of white and russet stone which mimic a waterfall. The bottle is of thin tapering form with a well carved oval foot ring.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) high, glass stopper
Provenance
The Avon Collection, Amazon Rooks, (prior to 1970).
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2000.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 3068.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2000.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 3068.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.