An 'auspicious' rock crystal 'double-gourd' snuff bottle
An 'auspicious' rock crystal 'double-gourd' snuff bottle
Probably Imperial, attributed to the Beijing Palace Workshops, 18th/early 19th century
Well-hollowed, finely carved in low relief on each main side with the character da (great) on the upper section and ji (good omen) on the lower section, all framed between paired chilong with split tails.
2 3/8in (6cm) high
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An 'auspicious' rock crystal 'double-gourd' snuff bottle
Probably Imperial, attributed to the Beijing Palace Workshops, 18th/early 19th century
Well-hollowed, finely carved in low relief on each main side with the character da (great) on the upper section and ji (good omen) on the lower section, all framed between paired chilong with split tails.
2 3/8in (6cm) high