Asian Art Auction

June 08, 2015

LOT 120

Lot 120

Well-Carved Red Overlay White Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, Circa 1800-1850

Well-Carved Red Overlay White Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, Circa 1800-1850
Lot 120 Details
Well-Carved Red Overlay White Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, Circa 1800-1850

Carved through the red overlays with a continuous scene of a pair of feathery cranes, the reverse depicting a male and a female deer. Jadeite stopper
height 2.8" — 7 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $1,680
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Well-Carved Red Overlay White Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, Circa 1800-1850
  • Well-Carved Red Overlay White Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, Circa 1800-1850
Provenance:

Property from an Important Toronto Estate.

Note:

Deer and crane stand for prosperity in Chinese culture. A similar example from the Gerry P. Mack collection was sold in Bonhams Hong Kong, November 28, 2009, lot 351. Also see Bonhams Hong Kong, November 24, 2012, lot 677.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 120
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About Condition Ratings

  • 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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