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Lot 333

A GROUP OF FIVE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES

Qing dynasty and later, including one porcelain bottle, bearing a four character mark to the base, decorated in blue, white and red with a dragon and pearl, 7.5cm high; another similar, bearing a four character seal mark to the base, decorated with a deity and inscribed, 8.5cm high; two similar reverse painted glass bottles, 8cm high; and a cameo glass bottle carved in relief with chilongs, 7cm high (5)

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £50 - £100
Hammer price: £300
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The collection appears to be in largely good condition.

The blue and red porcelain bottle is in good overall condition. Some firing imperfections on the neck and rim. Loss of snuff spoon.

The porcelain bottle with figure appears to have a small surface scratch or hairline crack.

The coloured glass appears to have minor abrasion to the surface.

The two reverse painted glass examples are in good condition. Both have minor scratches, and some edges are slightly abraded or have very small chips. The lid appears to be glued; the other appears to have historic adhesive but has since been separated from the stopper.

 

Expected surface wear throughout. Please see additional images available upon request.


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