PROVENANCE:
Christie’s Hong Kong, November, 1995
Christie’s Hong Kong, November, 1995
8090
A CORAL SNUFF BOTTLE WITH MELON DESIGN
QING DYNASTY |
A coral carving in the form of an elongated melon. The surface is decorated with winding vines and leaves carved using bas-relief techniques. A lid in the shape of a green flower stem complements the body of the bottle perfectly. The carvings across the item give off a lively energy, bringing auspicious tidings of growth and prosperity. |
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 194,000 - 310,000 6,500 - 10,300
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