Chinese
Two Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles, 18th Century
ivory and coral
2 1/4 x 2 x 1 1/4 in, 5.7 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 CAD
Sold for: $4,375
Preview at: Heffel Vancouver
PROVENANCE
(Walrus Snuff Bottle) Robert Hall, October 2003
(Ivory Snuff bottle) Hugh Moss, 1990's
Private Collection, Vancouver
Both of flask form, well-hollowed and raised on short feet. The first of well-patinated elephant ivory, the second of walrus ivory stained to imitate jadeite. Metal and coral stoppers.
Please note: the dimensions indicate that of the taller bottle, without the stopper.
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