Asian Art

November 30December 05, 2019
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LOT 67

Lot 67

A Red Overlay Snowflake Glass 'Dragon and Phoenix' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

A Red Overlay Snowflake Glass 'Dragon and Phoenix' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
Lot 67 Details
A Red Overlay Snowflake Glass 'Dragon and Phoenix' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

十九世紀 雪霏地套紅料龍鳳呈祥鼻煙壺

Of flattened globular form, carved with a sinuous chilong dragon to one side and a phoenix confronting a second dragon to the other, supported on an oval foot ring
height 2.6 in — 6.7 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $720
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A Red Overlay Snowflake Glass 'Dragon and Phoenix' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
  • A Red Overlay Snowflake Glass 'Dragon and Phoenix' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
  • A Red Overlay Snowflake Glass 'Dragon and Phoenix' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
  • A Red Overlay Snowflake Glass 'Dragon and Phoenix' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
Provenance:

An Important Snuff Bottle Collection from a Toronto Estate

來源: 多倫多重要私人鼻煙壺珍藏,於二十世紀初入藏

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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