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Lot Essay
The bear is a symbol of bravery and strength. The deer, crane and pine are symbols of longevity, whilst the deer and crane together traditionally symbolize the joy of marriage.
For a similar bottle from the Seattle Art Museum see Bob C. Stevens, The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, Tokyo, 1976, p. 72, no. 227; another is illustrated by Robert Hall, Chinese Snuff Bottles II, Hong Kong, 1989, p. 123, no. 103.
A similar, but smaller example, formerly in the Mrs. Elmer A. Claar Collection sold Christie's, New York, The Reif Collection, 18 October 1993, lot 191.
For another black overlay example depicting a very similar scene see Hugh Moss, Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of The Rt. Hon The Marquess of Exeter, K.C.M.G., London, 1974, p. 92, fig. G108. The reverse side is illustrated by Robert W.L. Kleiner, Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Burghley House Collection, Stamford, England, 1989, p.92, no. G108.
For another similar example, see Sotheby's New York, Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Dr. Paula Hallett, 2 December 1985, lot 19.
For a similar bottle from the Seattle Art Museum see Bob C. Stevens, The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, Tokyo, 1976, p. 72, no. 227; another is illustrated by Robert Hall, Chinese Snuff Bottles II, Hong Kong, 1989, p. 123, no. 103.
A similar, but smaller example, formerly in the Mrs. Elmer A. Claar Collection sold Christie's, New York, The Reif Collection, 18 October 1993, lot 191.
For another black overlay example depicting a very similar scene see Hugh Moss, Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of The Rt. Hon The Marquess of Exeter, K.C.M.G., London, 1974, p. 92, fig. G108. The reverse side is illustrated by Robert W.L. Kleiner, Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Burghley House Collection, Stamford, England, 1989, p.92, no. G108.
For another similar example, see Sotheby's New York, Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Dr. Paula Hallett, 2 December 1985, lot 19.