Chinese Carved Walrus Task Figural Snuff Bottle,
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Chinese Carved Walrus Task Figural Snuff Bottle, Imperial Court Figural Scenes
3" x 2" x 7/8" Ovoid compressed form snuff bottle, finely carved walrus task, depicting minute Imperial court scenes on the front and back, blooming lotus flowers and vines on the sides, and around convex carved oval foot; neck and with rectangular top and finial stopper; applied pigments to emphasise details.
Offered with Temple Auctions, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, copy of the letter of authentication and provenance by Col. Sir George Wade's granddaughter, dated March 4, 2020.
Provenance: private collection of Colonel Sir George Albert Wade (British, 1891-1986); brought to the USA in 1964, by descent in the family to current owner. View and Bid on AspireAuctions.com
3" x 2" x 7/8" Ovoid compressed form snuff bottle, finely carved walrus task, depicting minute Imperial court scenes on the front and back, blooming lotus flowers and vines on the sides, and around convex carved oval foot; neck and with rectangular top and finial stopper; applied pigments to emphasise details.
Offered with Temple Auctions, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, copy of the letter of authentication and provenance by Col. Sir George Wade's granddaughter, dated March 4, 2020.
Provenance: private collection of Colonel Sir George Albert Wade (British, 1891-1986); brought to the USA in 1964, by descent in the family to current owner. View and Bid on AspireAuctions.com
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Chinese Carved Walrus Task Figural Snuff Bottle,
Estimate $200 - $300
Starting Price $100
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