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AN OVOID FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
JINGDEZHEN KILNS, 1830-1900
The bottle is decorated with a scene of two fgures in a garden
setting, one holding a fan.
1√ in. (4.7 cm.) high, porcelain stopper
$3,000-5,000
PROVENANCE
Jadestone Gallery, Portland, Oregon, 2008.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2006.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts,
no. 4838.
1830-1900年 五彩人物圖鼻煙壺
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A RARE YELLOW-OVERLAY BLUE GLASS
SNUFF BOTTLE
POSSIBLY IMPERIAL, 1780-1900
The translucent pale-yellow overlay is carved with two chilong
circling either side of the bottle on the translucent pale-blue ground.
2 in. (5.1 cm.) high, tourmaline stopper
$3,000-5,000
PROVENANCE
The Avon Collection (Amazon Rooks) prior to 1970.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2006.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts,
no. 3158.
The rarity of the present yellow and blue color combination
suggests an imperial link for this bottle. However, the style and
quality of carving indicates a 19th century production.
1780-1900年 藍地套黃玻璃蟠螭紋鼻煙壺
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