Lot Essay
Compare to another pebble form 'Master of the Rocks' bottle from the Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Part II, sold at Christie's New York, 16 March 2016, lot 442.
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MASTER OF THE ROCKS SCHOOL, 1740-1850
Details
A CARVED RUSSET-BROWN AND OLIVE-GREEN JADE PEBBLE FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
MASTER OF THE ROCKS SCHOOL, 1740-1850
The bottle is carved in relief with three crabs climbing on a millet plant, the olive-hued areas used to form the crabs' bodies on a ground of opaque russet tone.
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high, hardstone stopper
MASTER OF THE ROCKS SCHOOL, 1740-1850
The bottle is carved in relief with three crabs climbing on a millet plant, the olive-hued areas used to form the crabs' bodies on a ground of opaque russet tone.
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high, hardstone stopper
Provenance
Nina McCulloch Collection.
Shakris, San Francisco, California, 1997.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 2524.
Shakris, San Francisco, California, 1997.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 2524.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
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