Asian Art Auction

June 10, 2013

LOT 186

Lot 186

Unusual Inlay Silver Phoenix Form Snuff Bottle, Tibet or Mongolia, Circa 1900

Unusual Inlay Silver Phoenix Form Snuff Bottle, Tibet or Mongolia, Circa 1900
Lot 186 Details
Unusual Inlay Silver Phoenix Form Snuff Bottle, Tibet or Mongolia, Circa 1900

Modeled in the form of a nesting phoenix and inlaid with coral and turquoise beads
height 4.3" — 11 cm.
3.6 oz. — 111 grams

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $492
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Unusual Inlay Silver Phoenix Form Snuff Bottle, Tibet or Mongolia, Circa 1900
  • Unusual Inlay Silver Phoenix Form Snuff Bottle, Tibet or Mongolia, Circa 1900
Provenance:

Chinese Porcelain, Works of Art and Snuff Bottles from a Notable North York Collection (lots 163-190)
Purchased in Geneva, London and Toronto during the 1960’s.

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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