Lot Essay
Because of the versality of glass as a material and the multitude of colours, it was often used to simulate semi-precious stones such as jadeite in the present example.
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CHINE, XVIIIEME-XIXEME SIECLE
Details
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CHINE, XVIIIEME-XIXEME SIECLE
De forme balustre, le corps godronné, le bouchon en jadéite
Hauteur: 5,1 cm. (2 in.)
CHINE, XVIIIEME-XIXEME SIECLE
De forme balustre, le corps godronné, le bouchon en jadéite
Hauteur: 5,1 cm. (2 in.)
Provenance
R. Hall, London, 1987
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 GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
CHINA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
CHINA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
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