Description
Height:4.2cm(1.65in)Width:7.5cm(2.95in)Weight:220g(0.485lb)Qing Dynasty glass conjoined mandarin duck snuff bottle. Carved as a pair of cuddling mandarin ducks connected together. The left duck is made of transparent amber-red glass, while the right duck is multi-coloured overlay glass with gradient blue, green and purple hues. Feather details on wings and tails are finely carved with vivid lifelike expressions. Two separate openings are fitted with metal-mounted stoppers: coral-red bead stopper for the red duck, lapis lazuli coloured bead stopper for the colourful duck, with original snuff spoons. Mark carved on the base. Mandarin ducks symbolize marital harmony and lasting affection. This biomorphic glass snuff bottle is a fine masterpiece of Qing glass craft, with ingenious design, brilliant translucent colours and exquisite carving, possessing great aesthetic and collection value.
Condition
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Condition and Authenticity:
Any statement in the catalogue, condition report, photographs, video, invoice, or other written or oral communication regarding the origin, date, age, attribution, authorship, authenticity, provenance, material, condition, or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty, guarantee, or assumption of liability by YaShawn Auction House in relation to the lot.
All bidders are strongly encouraged to examine the lot, review all available photographs and information, request additional images or condition reports, and conduct their own independent research before bidding. The absence of any reference to damage, restoration, repair, wear, or defects does not imply that the lot is free from such conditions.
Buyer's Premium
30%
QING DYNASTY MATERIAL (GLAZED) MANDARIN DUCK CONNECTED SNUB-SNIFFING POT
Estimate $500-$700
Starting Price
$200
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The Collector's Edit: Fine Art & Antiques
Oct 3, 2026, 12:00 PM EDTSomerville, MA, United States
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