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IMPERIAL GLASSWORKS, BEIJING, 1720-1850
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TWO FACETED OCTAGONAL GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
IMPERIAL GLASSWORKS, BEIJING, 1720-1850
The first, 1720-1840, is of deep blue color with raised panels on either side and facets running along the narrow sides. The second, 1750-1850, is of clear amber-colored glass with a convex panel on either side surrounded by facets, with additional facets on the narrow sides.
2 ½ and 1 7/8 in. (6.4 and 4.8 cm.) high, lapis lazuli and glass stoppers
IMPERIAL GLASSWORKS, BEIJING, 1720-1850
The first, 1720-1840, is of deep blue color with raised panels on either side and facets running along the narrow sides. The second, 1750-1850, is of clear amber-colored glass with a convex panel on either side surrounded by facets, with additional facets on the narrow sides.
2 ½ and 1 7/8 in. (6.4 and 4.8 cm.) high, lapis lazuli and glass stoppers
Provenance
First bottle: Robert Kleiner, London, 2003.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 3766.
Second bottle: Robert Hall, London, 2006.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4325.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 3766.
Second bottle: Robert Hall, London, 2006.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4325.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.