PRINTCompare with another snuff bottle with gold component incorporated into its design, illustrated in The complete collection of treasures of the palace museum. Snuff bottles . Hong Kong, 2003, pl. 126, p.78. See also another dark blue snuff bottle with gold specks, illustrated in Chinese snuff bottles. From the collection of the Rt.Hon. The marquess of Exeter . Hugh Moss ltd. London, 1974, G.8, p.58.
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9063
A BLUE AND GOLD SPECKLES SNUFF BOTTLE
QING DYNASTY (1725-1800) |
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Of compressed pear shaped form with an elongated neck, flanked by mythical beast heads on the narrow sides, interspersed with a blanket of golden speckles. |
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Estimate
25,000 - 38,000 98,000 - 148,000 3,200 - 4,900
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Compare with another snuff bottle with gold component incorporated into its design, illustrated in The complete collection of treasures of the palace museum. Snuff bottles . Hong Kong, 2003, pl. 126, p.78. See also another dark blue snuff bottle with gold specks, illustrated in Chinese snuff bottles. From the collection of the Rt.Hon. The marquess of Exeter . Hugh Moss ltd. London, 1974, G.8, p.58.