.jpg?w=1)
1780-1880
Details
A RARE CARVED CORAL SNUFF BOTTLE
1780-1880
With flat lip and flat foot surrounded by a foot rim, carved in deep relief around the sides with two oxen in a landscape beneath pine trees, a young boy seated atop one with his hands raised as he looks up at the sun, cleverly carved from the natural markings in the coral, jadeite stopper
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high
1780-1880
With flat lip and flat foot surrounded by a foot rim, carved in deep relief around the sides with two oxen in a landscape beneath pine trees, a young boy seated atop one with his hands raised as he looks up at the sun, cleverly carved from the natural markings in the coral, jadeite stopper
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 22 March 1999, lot 74.
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.
Items which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma (Myanmar) may not
be imported into the U.S. As a convenience to our bidders, we have marked
these lots with Y. Please be advised that a purchaser¹s inability to import
any such item into the U.S. or any other country shall not constitute
grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.
With respect to items that contain any other types of gemstones originating
in Burma (e.g., sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S.,
provided that the gemstones have been mounted or incorporated into jewellery
outside of Burma and provided that the setting is not of a temporary nature
(e.g., a string).
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.