Fine Chinese Works of Art, Paintings & Calligraphy - 22nd May 2018

Lot 25

TWO CHINESE ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLES 19TH CENTURY The larger carved of translucent crystal with...

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £900

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TWO CHINESE ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLES 19TH CENTURY The larger carved of translucent crystal with two oval panels with Shoulao and an assistant and with blossoming prunus, the sides with lion mask handles, the other bottle of smoky crystal carved with a horse beside a willow tree, 7cm. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Professor J Norman Collie, FRS (1859-1942) and thence by descent.