9th May, 2024 10:00

Asian & Islamic Art

 
Lot 248
 

248

Nephrite snuff bottle

Chinese, 1750-1780

of rounded elongated pebble shape carved in low relief which seems to be a pine tree with branches spreading around the body supporting flowers, one shown on the side and another on the rounded foot both highlighted with rust-coloured inclusions, coral stopper with green glass finial and vinyl collar, bottle 8cm high

Provenance: the John Percival Love (1896-1974) collection

Sold for £3,600
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000


 

Nephrite snuff bottle

Chinese, 1750-1780

of rounded elongated pebble shape carved in low relief which seems to be a pine tree with branches spreading around the body supporting flowers, one shown on the side and another on the rounded foot both highlighted with rust-coloured inclusions, coral stopper with green glass finial and vinyl collar, bottle 8cm high

Provenance: the John Percival Love (1896-1974) collection

With some signs of wear overall. Natural flaws, inclusions and colour striations and variations. The stopper is worn and the spoon is broken and loose.

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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 9th May, 2024

 
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