A Chinese Silvered Bronze Flask Form Snuff Bottle, 71BX
This silvered bronze snuff bottle of flattened flask shape features a densely granulated background field with high-relief carving of two celestial maidens floating amidst stylized cloud scrolls. The pierced stopper is decorated with interlocking ribbon motifs and geometric fretwork, crowned by a spherical finial. Height 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), width 5.5 cm (2 3/16 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.
This silvered bronze snuff bottle of flattened flask shape features a densely granulated background field with high-relief carving of two celestial maidens floating amidst stylized cloud scrolls. The pierced stopper is decorated with interlocking ribbon motifs and geometric fretwork, crowned by a spherical finial. Height 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), width 5.5 cm (2 3/16 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.
