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1750-1850
Details
A SIX-COLOR-OVERLAY WHITE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1850
The semi-transparent amber, red, pale-blue, cobalt-blue, mauve and translucent-pink glass overlays are carved to the milky-white ground with the 'hundred-antiques' motif, with pink glass forming the foot ring. One side is further decorated with an incised orchid plant.
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high, pink tourmaline stopper
1750-1850
The semi-transparent amber, red, pale-blue, cobalt-blue, mauve and translucent-pink glass overlays are carved to the milky-white ground with the 'hundred-antiques' motif, with pink glass forming the foot ring. One side is further decorated with an incised orchid plant.
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high, pink tourmaline stopper
Provenance
Jade House, Hong Kong, 1994.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 1637.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 1637.
Exhibited
Boston, International Chinese Snuff Bottle Convention, The Barron Collection, 23-26 September 2008.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
Senior Specialist, VP