Asian Art II - 23rd May 2013

Lot 755

A Chinese hair crystal snuff bottle 19th century

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1900

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Description

A Chinese hair crystal snuff bottle 19th century, the rounded square body carved in relief with two bats in flight amidst clouds above rockwork, a fan-shaped inclusion to one side, the jade stopper mounted in silver-coloured metal, 8cm.

Provenance: formerly in the collection of Gerry P Mack, Christie's, South Kensington, 4th October 1999, lot 87.