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A BLUE OVERLAY 'SNOWFLAKE' GROUND GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
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of flattened baluster shape, overlaid in a transparent ocean blue on a dense 'snowflake' ground, carved on both sides with a coiling chilong, their tails joining at the base to form the foot, the narrow sides with delicately cut fixed-ring lion-mask handles
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 30th April - 2nd May 1995, lot 1379.
Condition
There are minor nicks around the rim, but otherwise the snuff bottle is in overall good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.