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64 - A BLACK OVERLAY ‘CHILONG DRAGONS’ SNUFF BOTTLE BEIJING, 1770-1850
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£300 - 400 (€350 - 480)Sale fees
A BLACK OVERLAY ‘CHILONG DRAGONS’ SNUFF BOTTLE BEIJING, 1770-1850 To Be Sold Without Reserve Of shouldered globular form, the jet-black overlay carved with two chilong dragons amongst lingzhi fungus issuing from rock work, all on a colourless glass suffused with air bubbles and small white flakes, with a flat lip and flat foot rim Height: 5.5cm The present design of chilong dragons and lingzhi fungus was a popular motif favoured by the Qing dynasty court and suggests an Imperial production Ω This Lot was imported from outside of the UK, under the Temporary Admission regime 5% import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer” and 20% VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium
Auction details
Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Robert G. Piper: All Bottles To Be Sold Without ReserveAuction house
Alastair Gibson Auctions +44 7 83 16 45 468 info@alastairgibsonauctions.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.