Asian Art

October 0106, 2022
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LOT 21

Lot 21

A Carved Coconut Shell 'Calligraphy and Plum Blossom' Snuff Bottle, Cyclically Dated 1870, Signed You Chen

A Carved Coconut Shell 'Calligraphy and Plum Blossom' Snuff Bottle, Cyclically Dated 1870, Signed You Chen
Lot 21 Details
A Carved Coconut Shell 'Calligraphy and Plum Blossom' Snuff Bottle, Cyclically Dated 1870, Signed You Chen

清 十九世纪 椰壳刻梅花诗文烟壶

刻文: 疏影横斜水清浅,暗香浮动月黄昏(出自北宋诗人林逋的七律《山园小梅》)
庚午秋日 友琛刻
with jadeite stopper 翡翠盖
height 2.6 in — 6.6 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $480
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Carved Coconut Shell 'Calligraphy and Plum Blossom' Snuff Bottle, Cyclically Dated 1870, Signed You Chen
  • A Carved Coconut Shell 'Calligraphy and Plum Blossom' Snuff Bottle, Cyclically Dated 1870, Signed You Chen
  • A Carved Coconut Shell 'Calligraphy and Plum Blossom' Snuff Bottle, Cyclically Dated 1870, Signed You Chen
Provenance:

Private Estate Collection, Victoria, BC
来源:加拿大维多利亚私人遗产

Note:

Compare with an example sold at China Guardian, December 21, 2017, lot 3050
类似清椰壳梅花诗文烟壶请参考中国嘉德2017秋季拍卖会玉映壶光——明清玉器鼻烟壶,拍品编号3050

China Guardian, December 21, 2017, lot 3050

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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