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TWO OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF
BOTTLES
1780-1880

The frst bottle, 1780-1850, probably Palace
Workshops, Beijing, is carved through the
deep blue overlay to the bubble-sufused
ground with a coiled chilong on each side.
The second bottle, 1800-1880, is carved
through the red overlay to the opaque white
ground with orchids growing on each side.

2√ and 3 in. (7 and 7.6 cm.) high, glass and

shell stoppers (2)

$3,200-4,200

PROVENANCE

Robert Hall, London, 2006 and 2008.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont,
Massachusetts, nos. 4431 and 4807.

1780-1880年 套色玻璃鼻煙壺兩件

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THREE SILVER SNUFF BOTTLES
1800-1920 328
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The frst, probably Mongolian, 1800-1920,
is decorated in repoussé on one side with
a leaping water beast beneath an applied
coral ‘sun’ amidst waves, the reverse incised
with a blossom, and the narrow sides with
mask-and-ring handles, the base has an
illegible impressed mark. The second,
1800-1900, is of unusual waisted form with
a repetitive leaf design throughout. The
third, 1800-1850, is decorated with two
rectangular panels containing pairs of quail
amidst plants, probably with the original
stopper.

2¬, 2¿ and 2æ in. (6.6, 5.4 and 7 cm.) high,

coral, glass and jadeite stoppers (3)

$1,400-2,400

PROVENANCE

Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont,
Massachusetts, nos. 4949, 4938 and 5293.

1800-1920年 銀胎鼻煙壺三件