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LOT 2268
Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle
19TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (94.6 grams, 62 mm high).
Bearing a figural scene in relief of an attendant serving tea to a seated scholar to one face and characters to the other; polished stone cabochon in the stopper.
ProvenanceProperty of a lady, from her grandfather's collection, 1960s-1970s; thence by descent.
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LOT 2268
Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £100
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Ca Mau Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Lidded Powder Box
Early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Painted with lotus petal friezes to lid and base; central floral motif to the lid. 72 grams total, 65 mm
Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck.
The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports. -
Chinese Glass Enamelled Four Scene Snuff Bottle
20th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Composed of a ribbed body, painted with floral and landscape vignettes, four character mark to base, polished dark green cabochon to lid. 94.6 grams, 75 mm high
Property of a lady, from her grandfather's collection, 1960s-1970s; thence by descent.
