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Lot 231

A COLLECTION OF EIGHT CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES

including a mother of pearl double gourd shaped snuff bottle, decorated with shou symbols and flowers, 5cm high; another similar with a carved figure to one side, 6.5cm high; a jadeite snuff bottle, 5cm high; and five resin bottles (8)

Provenance: Acquired from Duke's auction of the The Kaynes-Klitz Collection of Snuff Bottles, 15th February 2007.

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £50 - £100
Hammer price: £130
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Both cinnabar bottles have minor losses to the decoration - this may be production. 

 

The mother of pearl snuff bottle appears to be in fair condition, with a small abraded section to the foot. 

 

The double gourd mother of pearl bottle - the lid is broken and comes in three parts. There is discolouration to the main body. 

 

The green jadeite snuff bottle - a small chip to the body. small chips to the interior of the mouth. 

 

The remaining snuff bottles appears to be in fair condition.

 

Surface wear, rubbing to enamels, and small scratches commensurate with age and use present throughout the collection. 

 

Please see additional images, available upon request. 

 

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