Christie's. The Imperial Sale including Elegance and Artistry. Treasures from a Private Collection, Hong Kong, 27 May 2008
2 mars 2020
An imperial Mughal-style white jade double-gourd-form snuff bottle, Qianlong incised four-character seal mark and of the period
Lot 1698. An imperial Mughal-style white jade double-gourd-form snuff bottle, Qianlong incised four-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) high. Estimate 300,000 - HKD 500,000. Price realised HKD 463,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2008.
The well-hollowed bottle of slightly compressed double-gourd form, finely carved in Mughal style in low relief around the body with a continuous design of Indian lotus scrolls, the Qianlong sealmark inscribed within the countersunk base, the semi-translucent stone with a slight celadon tinge, silver spoon and stopper.
Provenance: John Sparks, acquired in 1976
Ricardi Collection, acquired in 1978.
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