Sold for $8,125

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Two Chinese Glass Gourd-Form Snuff Bottles

18TH CENTURY

清中期涅白地及嬌黃地葫蘆式鼻烟壺
each of double gourd form and supported on a straight foot. The first of golden yellow tone, and lightly carved in relief with taotie masks, the second of translucent white imitating jade, and carved with floral sprays.

Height of tallest 2 3/4 in., 7 cm.

Property from the Halim Time & Glass Museum, Evanston, Illinois

Ex. Ina & Sandford Gadient Collection
C.P. Lee & Son Collection, Perth

Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve 本拍品不設底價

Condition Report

Both in good condition

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