Mar 14, 2016 10:00 EST
Asian Works of Art
150
Chinese Ruby Red Glass Snuff Bottle
18th Century
The rounded rectangular form, with rolled lip, concave and inward sloping mouth, raised on a low footrim, carved on both sides within rectangular panels depicting stylized chilong with scrolling tails, between fixed lion mask and ring handles at the shoulders. Height 2 1/4 inches.
Provenance:
Christie's, New York, The Meriem Collection Important Chinese Snuff Bottles, Part II, March 19, 2008, lot 241;
Joseph Baruch Silver;
Hugh Moss Ltd.
Sold for $7,500
Estimated at $8,000 - $10,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Chinese Ruby Red Glass Snuff Bottle
18th Century
The rounded rectangular form, with rolled lip, concave and inward sloping mouth, raised on a low footrim, carved on both sides within rectangular panels depicting stylized chilong with scrolling tails, between fixed lion mask and ring handles at the shoulders. Height 2 1/4 inches.
Provenance:
Christie's, New York, The Meriem Collection Important Chinese Snuff Bottles, Part II, March 19, 2008, lot 241;
Joseph Baruch Silver;
Hugh Moss Ltd.
Minute chip to foot rim, overall good condition.
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Auction: Asian Works of Art, Mar 14, 2016
