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7205 Property from the Collection of
Frank and Georgia James
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A carved coral snuff bottle
1880-1930
Of tapering rectangular form with a short flared neck, flat lip,
supported by a raised spreading foot, carved in relief between
ruyi collars depicting a celestial female figure playing a flute and a
swooping phoenix between clouds and pine, all against a diamond-
patterned ground defined with incised lines; conforming stopper.
1 13/16in (4.6cm) high
$1,000 - 2,000

Property from Various Owners

7204
An enameled glass snuff bottle
1767-1799
Of spade shape with a waisted neck, flat lip, the translucent white
glass painted in a pleasant palette around the neck and narrow sides
with flowers framing the main sides worked with soft-hued enamels,
depicting graceful lotus and a bird, and a secluded landscape with
figures in two boats floating on a river surrounded by tree and foliage-
adorned banks and mountains; the gently recessed foot bearing
traces of an iron-red mark.
2 1/4in (5.6cm) high
$2,500 - 3,500

Provenance
private Los Angeles Collection