治潁珍藏 | ZhiYing Collection | 瑪瑙巧雕鼻煙壺 | Shadow Chalcedony Snuff Bottle
瑪瑙巧雕鼻煙壺 | Shadow Chalcedony Snuff Bottles | 治潁珍藏 | ZhiYing Collection
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瑪瑙巧雕双隼猎狐鼻煙壺 | Shadow Chalcedony Snuff Bottles | 治潁珍藏 | ZhiYing Collection
A shadow chalcedony 'hawk' snuff bottle, 1780-1850,
Well-hollowed, of rounded square form standing on a short oval foot ring, with a cylindrical neck, recessed lip, cleverly manipulating the dark inclusions in the gray-toned matrix, carved to one side with an intimate scene depicting a hawk perched on rocks looking down at a younger bird; the reverse left undecorated.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
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来源 | Provenance
- 青蘭山房治潁珍藏 - ZhiYing Collection -
Bonhams, New York, 14 Mar 2016, Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Marcia J. Howard Collection, Lot 6017
Marcia J. Howard Collection
Robert Hall, 13th June 1988
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https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23744/lot/6017/?category=list&length=10&page=2
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瑪瑙巧雕双隼猎狐鼻煙壺 | Shadow Chalcedony Snuff Bottles | 治潁珍藏 | ZhiYing Collection
A shadow chalcedony 'hawk' snuff bottle, 1780-1850,
Well-hollowed, of rounded square form standing on a short oval foot ring, with a cylindrical neck, recessed lip, cleverly manipulating the dark inclusions in the gray-toned matrix, carved to one side with an intimate scene depicting a hawk perched on rocks looking down at a younger bird; the reverse left undecorated.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
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来源 | Provenance
- 青蘭山房治潁珍藏 - ZhiYing Collection -
Bonhams, New York, 14 Mar 2016, Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Marcia J. Howard Collection, Lot 6017
Marcia J. Howard Collection
Robert Hall, 13th June 1988
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https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23744/lot/6017/?category=list&length=10&page=2
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瑪瑙巧雕双吉報喜鼻煙壺 | Shadow Chalcedony Double Rooster Agate Snuff Bottles | 治潁珍藏 | ZhiYing collection
A SILHOUETTE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE, 1800-1880. The pale greyish-white bottle is carved through dark russet markings with two confronting roosters.
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, glass stopper
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来源 | Provenance
- 青蘭山房治潁珍藏 - ZhiYing Collection -
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 2779.
Robert Kleiner, Belfont Company Ltd., Hong Kong, 1999.
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https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-silhouette-agate-snuff-bottle-1800-1880-6156825-details.aspx?from=salesummery&intObjectID=6156825&sid=a5959801-85e8-4e93-9c6d-d0b2f5733f79
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瑪瑙巧雕双吉報喜鼻煙壺 | Shadow Chalcedony Double Rooster Agate Snuff Bottles | 治潁珍藏 | ZhiYing collection
A SILHOUETTE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE, 1800-1880. The pale greyish-white bottle is carved through dark russet markings with two confronting roosters.
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, glass stopper
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来源 | Provenance
- 青蘭山房治潁珍藏 - ZhiYing Collection -
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 2779.
Robert Kleiner, Belfont Company Ltd., Hong Kong, 1999.
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https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-silhouette-agate-snuff-bottle-1800-1880-6156825-details.aspx?from=salesummery&intObjectID=6156825&sid=a5959801-85e8-4e93-9c6d-d0b2f5733f79
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瑪瑙巧雕喜上眉梢見双福鼻煙壺 | Shadow Chalcedony Snuff Bottle Snuff Bottles | 治潁珍藏 | ZhiYing Collection
An agate snuff bottle, 19th century, Well hollowed, of flattened, rounded rectangular form, resting on a flat, oval foot, the stone of a pale translucent grey with dark brown inclusions carved in relief as a pair of perching birds below a tree flanked by the sun, scattered clouds and hovering birds, coral stopper carved as a curling Buddhist lion.
6.1cm (2 3/8in) high.
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来源 | Provenance
- 青蘭山房治潁珍藏 - ZhiYing Collection -
Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2016, Lot 200
An English private collection.
Mary Morrison Collection, Vancouver, Canada, 28 February 2014
Asian Art Studio, Los Angeles
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https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23237/lot/200/?category=list&length=10&page=20
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瑪瑙巧雕喜上眉梢見双福鼻煙壺 | Shadow Chalcedony Snuff Bottle Snuff Bottles | 治潁珍藏 | ZhiYing Collection
An agate snuff bottle, 19th century, Well hollowed, of flattened, rounded rectangular form, resting on a flat, oval foot, the stone of a pale translucent grey with dark brown inclusions carved in relief as a pair of perching birds below a tree flanked by the sun, scattered clouds and hovering birds, coral stopper carved as a curling Buddhist lion.
6.1cm (2 3/8in) high.
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来源 | Provenance
- 青蘭山房治潁珍藏 - ZhiYing Collection -
Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2016, Lot 200
An English private collection.
Mary Morrison Collection, Vancouver, Canada, 28 February 2014
Asian Art Studio, Los Angeles
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https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23237/lot/200/?category=list&length=10&page=20
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瑪瑙巧雕月落乌啼鼻煙壺 | Shadow Chalcedony Snuff Bottles | 治潁珍藏 | ZhiYing Collection
A shadow chalcedony 'bird' snuff bottle, 1780-1850, Well-hollowed, the flattened globular bottle raised on a spreading oval foot ring, with a straight neck, recessed lip, utilizing the natural dark inclusions in the semi-translucent gray stone, carved to the front to display two birds and rock formations, the reverse naturally forming an intriguing zen style image with an ink stroke-like dot within an irregular circle; uneven surfaces.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
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来源 | Provenance
- 青蘭山房治潁珍藏 - ZhiYing Collection -
Bonhams, New York, 14 Mar 2016, Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Marcia J. Howard Collection, Lot 6017
Marcia J. Howard Collection
Robert Hall, 4th July 1989
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https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23744/lot/6019/?category=list&length=10&page=2
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瑪瑙巧雕月落乌啼鼻煙壺 | Shadow Chalcedony Snuff Bottles | 治潁珍藏 | ZhiYing Collection
A shadow chalcedony 'bird' snuff bottle, 1780-1850, Well-hollowed, the flattened globular bottle raised on a spreading oval foot ring, with a straight neck, recessed lip, utilizing the natural dark inclusions in the semi-translucent gray stone, carved to the front to display two birds and rock formations, the reverse naturally forming an intriguing zen style image with an ink stroke-like dot within an irregular circle; uneven surfaces.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
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来源 | Provenance
- 青蘭山房治潁珍藏 - ZhiYing Collection -
Bonhams, New York, 14 Mar 2016, Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Marcia J. Howard Collection, Lot 6017
Marcia J. Howard Collection
Robert Hall, 4th July 1989
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https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23744/lot/6019/?category=list&length=10&page=2
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