Asian Art

November 27December 02, 2021
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LOT 96

Lot 96

An Enameled Blue and White 'European Subject' Snuff Bottle, Together With an Iron-Red 'Zhong Kui' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

An Enameled Blue and White 'European Subject' Snuff Bottle, Together With an Iron-Red 'Zhong Kui' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
Lot 96 Details
An Enameled Blue and White 'European Subject' Snuff Bottle, Together With an Iron-Red 'Zhong Kui' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

清 十九世纪 青花加彩西洋人物烟壶 乾隆款矾红钟馗烟壶一组两件

The first bottle decorated in underglaze blue with two overglaze-enameled panels revealing an ambiguous image of a European head flipped upside down; the second depicting the demon queller surrounded by bats, Qianlong seal mark to the base
tallest height 3.1 in — 8 cm

Estimate $500-$1,000

Realised: $480
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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An Enameled Blue and White 'European Subject' Snuff Bottle, Together With an Iron-Red 'Zhong Kui' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
  • An Enameled Blue and White 'European Subject' Snuff Bottle, Together With an Iron-Red 'Zhong Kui' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
  • An Enameled Blue and White 'European Subject' Snuff Bottle, Together With an Iron-Red 'Zhong Kui' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
  • An Enameled Blue and White 'European Subject' Snuff Bottle, Together With an Iron-Red 'Zhong Kui' Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

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CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 96
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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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