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IMPERIAL, PROBABLY PALACE WORKSHOPS, 1780-1850
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A CARVED YELLOW GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
IMPERIAL, PROBABLY PALACE WORKSHOPS, 1780-1850
The semi-opaque bottle of yellow tone with slight iridescence is well carved in high relief with two coiling dragons, their heads separated by a pearl, and their strap-work bodies merging into two fenghuang at the base.
3 in. (7.7 cm.) high, glass stopper
IMPERIAL, PROBABLY PALACE WORKSHOPS, 1780-1850
The semi-opaque bottle of yellow tone with slight iridescence is well carved in high relief with two coiling dragons, their heads separated by a pearl, and their strap-work bodies merging into two fenghuang at the base.
3 in. (7.7 cm.) high, glass stopper
Provenance
Christie's Paris, 21 December 2009, lot 208.
Robert Hall, London, 2010.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2010.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5094.
Robert Hall, London, 2010.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2010.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5094.
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