Lot 173
Rare Lacquer Snuff Bottle, Japan, Circa 1840-1880
Lot 173 Details
Rare Lacquer Snuff Bottle, Japan, Circa 1840-1880
With broad shoulders elegantly sweeping towards a narrow foot, a finely rendered scene of pine trees and a pagoda against a rocky mountain landscape continuous along the body, all decorated with gold takamakie (powder) and nashiji (flakes), a silver inlay sun overlooking the scene and positioned near the neck
height 2.8" — 7 cm.
Estimate $3,000-$4,000