Lot Essay
Compare to a similar soapstone bottle sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 28 May 2014, lot 3322.
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1750-1850
Details
A CARVED SOAPSTONE SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1850
The bottle is intricately carved with openwork, relief and incised decoration. The main sides have openwork diaper pattern framed by scrolls, the shoulders are carved with beast heads issuing strap handles on the narrow side. All other areas are incised with floral decoration. The matching stopper is carved with two chilong.
1 ½ in. (4.2 cm.) high, original soapstone stopper
1750-1850
The bottle is intricately carved with openwork, relief and incised decoration. The main sides have openwork diaper pattern framed by scrolls, the shoulders are carved with beast heads issuing strap handles on the narrow side. All other areas are incised with floral decoration. The matching stopper is carved with two chilong.
1 ½ in. (4.2 cm.) high, original soapstone stopper
Provenance
Robert Kleiner, London, 2006.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4313.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4313.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
Senior Specialist, VP