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1780-1900
Details
TWO RED-OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
1780-1900
The first, 1780-1850, is carved through the transparent red overlay to the translucent white ground with a double-gourd vine, bats and a bird. The second, 1780-1900, is carved through the transparent red overlay to the transparent ground with bats amidst swirling clouds and a sun etched with the character 'ri' (sun).
2 3/8 and 3 ¼ in. (6 and 8.2 in.) high, glass and stone stoppers
1780-1900
The first, 1780-1850, is carved through the transparent red overlay to the translucent white ground with a double-gourd vine, bats and a bird. The second, 1780-1900, is carved through the transparent red overlay to the transparent ground with bats amidst swirling clouds and a sun etched with the character 'ri' (sun).
2 3/8 and 3 ¼ in. (6 and 8.2 in.) high, glass and stone stoppers
Provenance
First bottle: Asian Art Studio, Los Angeles, 2006.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4335.
Second bottle: Michael Hughes, New York, 2003.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 3791.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4335.
Second bottle: Michael Hughes, New York, 2003.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 3791.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.