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Lot 24

A Rare 'Realgar' Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century

A Rare 'Realgar' Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
Lot 24 Details
A Rare 'Realgar' Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century

清 料仿雄黄鼻烟壶

Of ovoid form, the deep red glass evenly applied with swirled ochre-yellow splashes to imitate realgar, with two elongated yellow stripes to each side
height 2.4 in — 6 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $480
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Rare 'Realgar' Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
  • A Rare 'Realgar' Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
  • A Rare 'Realgar' Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
Note:

For similar realgar-imitation glass snuff bottles, see Christie's Hong Kong, October 7, 2020, lot 58; and Sotheby's Hong Kong, May 26, 2014, lot 1064
类似仿雄黄料鼻烟壶请参阅香港佳士得，2020年10月7日，拍品编号58 ; 以及香港苏富比2014年5月26日，拍品编号1064

Christie's Hong Kong, October 7, 2020, lot 58
Sotheby's Hong Kong, May 26, 2014, lot 1064

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 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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