A FINE HARDSTONE ‘MELON FRUIT’ SNUFF BOTTLE, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC PERIOD
拍卖行: Galerie Zacke
专场: 夏季定时拍卖
拍品描述
A FINE HARDSTONE ‘MELON FRUIT’ SNUFF BOTTLE, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC PERIOD China, early 20th century. The flattened globular body surmounted by a short, cylindrical neck and a narrow mouth with a flat rim. The exterior finely carved with gently curving grooves, resembling the natural segmentation of a melon. The superbly polished, translucent stone of an icy white tone, with crystalline inclusions and banding in varying shades of green. Stopper: Hardstone stopper, carved spoon Dimensions: Height 50 mm (incl. stopper), Diameter 13 mm (neck) and 6 mm (mouth)
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