Sale 20AS01 | Lot 144

Group of Four Chinese Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottles

Catalogue: Asian Works of Art
Group of Four Chinese Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottles

Lot Details

Lot 144
Group of Four Chinese Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottles
Qing Dynasty and later
Comprising one of ovoid form, raised on an oval foot rim, carved with qilin and mythical beasts amongst rockwork and below of ruyi cloud border at the neck, the base with a Qianlong four-character mark; a carved and reticulated porcelain example of elongated ovoid form, carved with a phoenix on one side and a sinuous dragon on the reverse, all reserved on a cloud pattern ground; one of ovoid form, carved with Buddhistic lions, all reserved on a cloud ground between lappet, ruyi and keyfret borders, the base with a Qianlong four-character mark; and a figural example. Height of tallest 3 inches.


C Property of the Kaufman Collection

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Sold for $2,125 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Blue bottle with some evidence of wear and/or discoloration; others with light wear at most and vivid enamels.


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Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Sold for $2,125 (includes buyer's premium)

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Asian Works of Art

Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 10am EDT
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