PROVENANCE:
Bonham’s San Francisco, 21 June, 2011, lot8141
Bonham’s San Francisco, 21 June, 2011, lot8141
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A CORAL ‘FU LU SHOU’ SNUFF BOTTLE
QING DYNASTY |
Carved from coral, the snuff bottle features an orange texture with a uniform amount of color. It has a round mouth, straight neck, abundant shoulders, an oval shape that closes downwards, and a circular bottom. The image of an old man is embossed on one side of the abdominal surface, while that of a bat and a deer adorn the other side. Rings in the shape of beasts are decorate both sides, much like ears. The whole carving emits an elegant simplicity. The images of the bat, deer, and old man auspiciously symbolize Fu Lu Shou” the three gods of fortune, prosperity, and longevity. |
Estimate
150,000 - 260,000 581,000 - 1,008,000 19,400 - 33,500
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