Lot 325
325
ANOTHER PROPERTY
A CINNABAR LACQUER BOTTLE

Details
A CINNABAR LACQUER BOTTLE
INCISED QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN A LINE AT THE FOOT, GUANGXU
Of rounded spade shape, similarly carved on each side in deep relief with figures in and near pavilions under pine and near bamboo, the narrow sides with rockwork and all set between lappets at the foot and a cloud collar and floral scrolling at the neck, lacquer stopper
3in. (7.6cm.) high, including stopper

Lot Essay

Similar examples sold Christie's, Hong Kong, May 2, 1995, lot 1352 and Christie's, New York, March 23, 1995, lot 192. For others see Sotheby's, Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles, April 28, 1993, lot 474, formerly in the Martin Schoen Collection, and another sold Sotheby's, London, Important Chinese Snuff Bottles, June 1, 1988, lot 360