CHINESE HAIR CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century In...

CHINESE HAIR CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century
In the form of a giant temple bell on the back of a crouching qilin. Bell with dragon handles and engraved with geometric bands. Black tourmaline inclusions. Height 2.1". White jade and gilt metal stopper.
Provenance:
Anthony Kuo.
Collection of Louise Randall.
Illustrated with a different stopper in Important Chinese Snuff Bottles, Volume X, Year of the Dragon catalogue, Miami, 2000 .

In the form of a giant temple bell on the back of a crouching qilin. Bell with dragon handles and engraved with geometric bands. Black tourmaline inclusions. Height 2.1". White jade and gilt metal stopper.
Provenance:
Anthony Kuo.
Collection of Louise Randall.
Illustrated with a different stopper in Important Chinese Snuff Bottles, Volume X, Year of the Dragon catalogue, Miami, 2000 .

Condition: Undamaged.

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