Asian Art Auction, Session 1

June 06, 2011

LOT 214

Lot 214

Porcelain Corn-Form Snuff Bottle

Porcelain Corn-Form Snuff Bottle
Lot 214 Details
Porcelain Corn-Form Snuff Bottle

Imitating a piece of corn, coral stopper
height 2.8" — 7.2 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $24
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Lots 208 to 226 - Chinese Snuff Bottles from a Toronto Estate

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 214
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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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