Asian Art Auction

December 13, 2010

LOT 297

Lot 297

Moulded Porcelain ‘Eighteen Lohan’ Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Moulded Porcelain ‘Eighteen Lohan’ Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Lot 297 Details
Moulded Porcelain ‘Eighteen Lohan’ Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Each Lohan with a different attribute amidst multi-coloured clouds. Serpentine stopper
height 3.5" — 9 cm.
four-character Qianlong mark to base

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $900
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Moulded Porcelain ‘Eighteen Lohan’ Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
  • Moulded Porcelain ‘Eighteen Lohan’ Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Provenance:

Part of Christie’s South Kensington ‘Asian Art’, October 28th, 2004, lot 126.

Note:

Eighteen Lohan snuff bottles were made popular during the late Qianlong and throughout the Jiaqing reigns.

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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