A Chinese Silvered Bronze Phoenix Handled Snuff Bottle, 70BX
Crafted from silvered bronze, this globular snuff bottle features twin phoenix head handles flanking the neck. The body is decorated with finely modelled phoenix wing plumage and scrolling cloud motifs set upon a granulated ground. The pierced stopper is adorned with geometric fretwork and ribbon scrollwork, finished with a spherical finial. Height 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), width 6 cm (2 9/16 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.
Crafted from silvered bronze, this globular snuff bottle features twin phoenix head handles flanking the neck. The body is decorated with finely modelled phoenix wing plumage and scrolling cloud motifs set upon a granulated ground. The pierced stopper is adorned with geometric fretwork and ribbon scrollwork, finished with a spherical finial. Height 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), width 6 cm (2 9/16 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.
