Lot Essay
Compare to a similar jasper bottle sold at Christie's New York, 20 September 2005, lot 1551.
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OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1770-1850
Details
A CARVED CAMEO JASPER SNUFF BOTTLE
OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1770-1850
The marbled reddish-brown bottle is well carved on one side using the ochre skin to create a design of a man riding a buffalo while playing the flute.
2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm.) high, shell stopper
OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1770-1850
The marbled reddish-brown bottle is well carved on one side using the ochre skin to create a design of a man riding a buffalo while playing the flute.
2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm.) high, shell stopper
Provenance
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2008.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4765.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4765.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
Senior Specialist, VP