清乾隆 水晶鼻煙壺 《乾隆年製》

of compressed spherical form, supported on a short oval footring, the well-hollowed interior displaying to good effect the flawlessness of the stone, the base incised with a four-character seal mark in one line

There is a minute nick to the outer mouth rim, and a polished chip to the inside of the foot rim. Overall the bottle is in 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.
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An unmarked example of a rock crystal bottle of similar shape is illustrated in Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ka Bo Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles, The Mary and George Bloch Collection, vol. 2, part 1, Quartz, Hong Kong, 2008, no. 189. An example with a similar spoon with bangles from the Joe Grimberg collection was sold in these rooms, 14th September 2010, lot 63; and another is illustrated in John Gilmore Ford, Chinese Snuff Bottles, The Edward Choate O'Dell Collection, Baltimore, 1982, no. 21.