A Chinese Brass Gourd Form Snuff Bottle, 68BX
Cast in brass with a double-gourd silhouette, the snuff bottle features two circular raised relief medallions set within copper borders. One medallion displays a dragon in high relief, the opposing medallion bears a phoenix. The upper gourd section bears incised Chinese calligraphy and plum blossom motif. The surface exhibits aged patina and scattered pitting, fitted with a plain brass stopper. Height 9 cm (3 9/16 in.), width 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
Cast in brass with a double-gourd silhouette, the snuff bottle features two circular raised relief medallions set within copper borders. One medallion displays a dragon in high relief, the opposing medallion bears a phoenix. The upper gourd section bears incised Chinese calligraphy and plum blossom motif. The surface exhibits aged patina and scattered pitting, fitted with a plain brass stopper. Height 9 cm (3 9/16 in.), width 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
