Chinese
A Chinese Coral Carved "Dragon" Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
coral and metal
2 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 0 1/2 in, 7 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 CAD
Sold for: $7,500
Preview at: Heffel Vancouver
PROVENANCE
Sotheby's London, April 20, 1982, lot 148
Hartman Rare Art, New York
Hugh Moss, October 5, 1993
Private Collection, Vancouver
The pale coral of compressed pear form and decorated with two relief dragons amongst scrolling clouds and auspicious bats. Metal and coral stopper.
Please note: the dimensions listed are without the stopper.
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