695
A GREEN-OVERLAY WHITE GLASS 'DRAGON' SNUFF BOTTLE Late Qing Dynasty (2)
Auctioneer has chosen not to publish the price of this lot
London, United Kingdom
Description
A GREEN-OVERLAY WHITE GLASS 'DRAGON' SNUFF BOTTLE Late Qing Dynasty Carved through the green glass to depict two five-clawed dragons cavorting above waves, the base with a two character zhishui mark, mother-of-pearl stopper. 6.5cm (2 5/8in) high (2). Footnotes: ęø ęę ę¶ ē½å°å„ē¶ ęé¾ē“é¼»ē å£ŗ ćę²»ę°“ćę¬¾ Provenance: an English private collection, listed in a valuation report compiled by Robert W.L. Kleiner & Co Ltd, 8 August 2013. The mark translates as 'control the waters' a reference perhaps fitting in relation to a dragon flying above waves, but perhaps also a reference to the importance of flood control and the maintenance of channels for shipping in China. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
A GREEN-OVERLAY WHITE GLASS 'DRAGON' SNUFF BOTTLE Late Qing Dynasty Carved through the green glass to depict two five-clawed dragons cavorting above waves, the base with a two character zhishui mark, mother-of-pearl stopper. 6.5cm (2 5/8in) high (2). Footnotes: ęø ęę ę¶ ē½å°å„ē¶ ęé¾ē“é¼»ē å£ŗ ćę²»ę°“ćę¬¾ Provenance: an English private collection, listed in a valuation report compiled by Robert W.L. Kleiner & Co Ltd, 8 August 2013. The mark translates as 'control the waters' a reference perhaps fitting in relation to a dragon flying above waves, but perhaps also a reference to the importance of flood control and the maintenance of channels for shipping in China. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Collector's Treasures: Asian Art Online
Ends from
Venue Address
Montpelier St Knightsbridge
London
United Kingdom
SW7 1HH
United Kingdom
...
Important Information
This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact client services.
View further information about this auction
Terms & Conditions
https://www.bonhams.com/legals/
See Full Terms And Conditions
