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
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". These antique works of art will naturally exhibit age, wear, restoration, losses and imperfections consistent with their long history. The absence of any comment regarding a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage, repair or restoration. No warranty, express or implied, is provided with respect to the condition of any lot.
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
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". These antique works of art will naturally exhibit age, wear, restoration, losses and imperfections consistent with their long history. The absence of any comment regarding a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage, repair or restoration. No warranty, express or implied, is provided with respect to the condition of any lot.
