Molded biscuit snuffbox decorated with a dragon motif, China, 1820–1860 Rectangular in shape with rounded shoulders, the biscuit is finely molded with a four-clawed dragon chasing the sacred pearl as it winds around its belly amid clouds and flames. Only the eyes are glazed brown. Oval foot. Bone stopper. Height: 5.8 cm
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Estimate
€400 - €500
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32%
Molded biscuit snuffbox decorated with a dragon motif, China, 1820–1860
Rectangular in shape with rounded shoulders, the biscuit is finely molded with a four-clawed dragon chasing the sacred pearl as it winds around its belly amid clouds and flames. Only the eyes are glazed brown. Oval foot. Bone stopper.
Height: 5.8 cm
Sale
Tuesday 10 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris