CHINE, XVIIIEME-XIXEME SIECLE

Details

TABATIERE EN VERRE BLEU ET OVERLAY VERT
CHINE, XVIIIEME-XIXEME SIECLE
De forme ovoïde aplatie, décorée en overlay vert pâle veiné de brun, d'une étoffe à motifs étoilés, nouée sur une face et dont les pans retombent en gracieuses volutes, le bouchon en jadéite cerclée de métal
Hauteur: 6,3 cm. (2½ in.)

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT payable at 19.6% (5.5% for books) will be added to the buyer’s premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Further details

A GREEN OVERLAY BLUE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
CHINA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

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Mathilde Courteault

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Lot Essay

The design of the tied brocade sash is associated with the Court and suggests precious objects, wrapped as if for presentation. It also symbolizes longevity through a pun on the Chinese characters for 'tied sash' and 'longevity.'
Compare the current bottle with two Guangzhou enamel bottles from the J & J collection sold in our New York Rooms, 25 april 2004, lot 843 and 30 March 2005, lot 10

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