BEAUTIFUL CHINESE PEKING GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE IMPERIAL ELEPHANTS
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THE FIGURAL BOTTLE IS VERY WELL CARVED FEATURING AN IMPERIAL ELEPHANT WITH FINE DETAIL. ELEPHANTS WERE OFTEN GIFTED TO THE QIANLONG EMPEROR BY EAST ASIAN KINGS. THE ELEPHANTS WERE DRESSED IN OPULENT SADDLES AND JEWELS AND PARADED WITH THE COURT ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS. THE BOTTLE IS CARVED IN DEEP GREEN OVER GOLD SPECKED AMBER GLASS. IT IS 4 INCHES TALL. STANDS ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY, NOT INCLUDED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. PROPERTY OF A FLORIDA COLLECTOR. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING.
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BEAUTIFUL CHINESE PEKING GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE IMPERIAL ELEPHANTS
Estimate $240 - $850
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