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MONGOLIA, 1740-1900
Details
A SILVER, MALACHITE AND CORAL SNUFF BOTTLE
MONGOLIA, 1740-1900
The bottle is divided into two halves by a cusped band, the lower half covered with alternating malachite and coral bosses.
2 ½ in. (6.4 cm.) high, turquoise stopper and silver spoon
MONGOLIA, 1740-1900
The bottle is divided into two halves by a cusped band, the lower half covered with alternating malachite and coral bosses.
2 ½ in. (6.4 cm.) high, turquoise stopper and silver spoon
Provenance
Jade House, Hong Kong, 2003.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2006.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 3982.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2006.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 3982.
Exhibited
Boston, International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society Convention, The Barron Collection, 23-26 September 2008.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.