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PROBABLY IMPERIAL, ATTRIBUTED TO THE TIBETAN WORKSHOPS, BEIJING, 1780-1860
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A MUGHAL-STYLE MOTTLED PALE LAVENDER SNUFF BOTTLE
PROBABLY IMPERIAL, ATTRIBUTED TO THE TIBETAN WORKSHOPS, BEIJING, 1780-1860
The somewhat flattened, apple-shaped bottle is carved in low relief on either side with a leafy, stylized flower spray, and the mottled stone shades from white to lavender and greyish lavender.
1 ¾ in. (4.5 cm.) high, rose quartz stopper
PROBABLY IMPERIAL, ATTRIBUTED TO THE TIBETAN WORKSHOPS, BEIJING, 1780-1860
The somewhat flattened, apple-shaped bottle is carved in low relief on either side with a leafy, stylized flower spray, and the mottled stone shades from white to lavender and greyish lavender.
1 ¾ in. (4.5 cm.) high, rose quartz stopper
Provenance
Hilda Somers Collection, acquired prior to 1952.
The Blanche B. Exstein Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles; Christie's New York, 21 March 2002, lot 232.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2008.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4833.
The Blanche B. Exstein Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles; Christie's New York, 21 March 2002, lot 232.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2008.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4833.
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Items which are made of, or contain, rubies or jadeite originating in Burma (Myanmar) may not be imported into the U.S. As a convenience to our bidders, lots which contain rubies or jadeite of Burmese origin or of indeterminate origin have been marked with ?.
Please note that the title should read, “A MUGHAL-STYLE MOTTLED PALE LAVENDER JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE”.
Please note that the title should read, “A MUGHAL-STYLE MOTTLED PALE LAVENDER JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE”.