RARE, The solid gold Chinese snuff bottle in ovoid shape body with dragon head dome lid, the body intrigue decorated with relief of vigorous dragons chasing the centralized flaming pearls amidst dense of fumes clouds. the inner spoon adorned with further dragon claw grasping the flaming pearl form, supported the round red coral inlaid and flower accent top. The underside marked with two dragons in pursuit of the pearl.

Dimension: 88.55mm H x 63.5mm Diam.
Weight: 183.9g

PROVENANCE:
Property of Mr. Albert Oliver, Ivy House of Chesnut. Acquired in 1911, RWD Harradence of Ware, sole agent in the district for Liberty & CO, Regent ST, London.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.


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