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1740-1850
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A CARVED CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ SNUFF BOTTLE
1740-1850
The transparent crystal bottle is carved in relief through areas of black and dark green color with two Buddhist lions, one with an embroidered ball under its paw, and is incised on one narrow side with a beribboned stylized rhinoceros horn.
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, glass stopper
1740-1850
The transparent crystal bottle is carved in relief through areas of black and dark green color with two Buddhist lions, one with an embroidered ball under its paw, and is incised on one narrow side with a beribboned stylized rhinoceros horn.
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, glass stopper
Provenance
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2001.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 3164.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 3164.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.