Lot 8147. A mottled red and yellow glass water coupe imitating realgar, 18th century. Sold for US$ 1,875 (€1,720). Photo Bonhams.

Of compressed globular form, the exterior walls shaded from rose to a yellow orange that continues onto the wide foot and much of the recessed base mixed with faint lines of olive while the interior surfaces present more vivid swirls of red and yellow (burst bubbles, wear to foot). 7in (17.8cm) diameter

Property from the Collection of William J. Lillyman

Bonhams. CHINESE, INDIAN AND HIMALAYAN WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 10 Dec 2015 10:00 PST - SAN FRANCISCO