Lot Essay
The inscription can be translated "May the superior man adorn himself in virtue as a beauty". One seal reads Zhonghe, the seal mark which appears on enameled wares made for the Qianlong Emperor
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A FAMILLE ROSE TURQUOISE-BLUE GLASS BOTTLE
Details
A FAMILLE ROSE TURQUOISE-BLUE GLASS BOTTLE
FAINTLY DISCERNIBLE GUYUEXUAN MARK ON BASE, 1780-1850
Of tall cylindrical shape, painted with lotus pads and flowers in a continuous scene around the body, a two-line poetic inscription in black dividing three iron-red seals, some wear, air bubble line to neck interior, stopper
FAINTLY DISCERNIBLE GUYUEXUAN MARK ON BASE, 1780-1850
Of tall cylindrical shape, painted with lotus pads and flowers in a continuous scene around the body, a two-line poetic inscription in black dividing three iron-red seals, some wear, air bubble line to neck interior, stopper
Provenance
Gerry Mack Collection