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JINGDEZHEN KILNS, 1780-1800
Details
A MOLDED PORCELAIN 'POCKET WATCH' SNUFF BOTTLE
JINGDEZHEN KILNS, 1780-1800
Each convex side is molded and painted in black as the face of a watch, with the 'metal hands' encircled by the minutes in roman and arabic numerals, and the shoulders are molded with mask and ring handles.
2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm.) high, metal stopper
JINGDEZHEN KILNS, 1780-1800
Each convex side is molded and painted in black as the face of a watch, with the 'metal hands' encircled by the minutes in roman and arabic numerals, and the shoulders are molded with mask and ring handles.
2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm.) high, metal stopper
Provenance
Simpson Galleries Estate Auction, 5 May 1996.
Ann and John Hamilton, Houston, Texas; Sotheby's New York, 27 March 2003, lot 328.
The Linda Riddel Hoffman Collection of Snuff Bottles; Bonham's New York, 22 March 2011, lot 40.
Ann and John Hamilton, Houston, Texas; Sotheby's New York, 27 March 2003, lot 328.
The Linda Riddel Hoffman Collection of Snuff Bottles; Bonham's New York, 22 March 2011, lot 40.
Sale room notice
Please note that there is a faint Qianlong seal mark on the base.