清十八世紀 琥珀柳編紋鼻煙壺

of compressed globular form, the exterior intricately carved with a 'basket-weave' design above a rope-twist band at the foot, the material of a rich reddish-brown colour suffused with black tinges

Tiny nibbles to outer lip at the mouth and foot, otherwise 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

另一精作琥珀柳編紋鼻煙壺例，見於Robert Kleiner，《Chinese Snuff Bottles，The White Wings Collection》，香港，1997年，頁222，編號154。亦見一例，錄Hugh Moss、Victor Graham及曾嘉寶《A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Mary and George Bloch Collection》，卷7，香港，2009年，編號1579。

再可參考一例，Martin Roshco博士收藏，曾售紐約邦瀚斯2012年3月20日，編號42。