Porcelain snuff bottle with a reticulated pattern and turquoise glaze, decorated with stylized flowers, China, 1820–1860 Finely crafted, this double-walled snuff bottle features, on its outer surface—glazed in turquoise blue over a background of small dots—a repeating motif of small flowers within a medallion created by openwork, revealing the solid inner wall. Two molded bats adorn the shoulder, and two openwork florets decorate the short sides. Oval foot. Glass stopper imitating coral. Height: 6.3 cm Provenance: Millon-Jutheau auction, Hôtel Drouot, March 5, 1985, lot no. 29 (illustrated).
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Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Buyer's premium
32%
Porcelain snuff bottle with a reticulated pattern and turquoise glaze, decorated with stylized flowers, China, 1820–1860
Finely crafted, this double-walled snuff bottle features, on its outer surface—glazed in turquoise blue over a background of small dots—a repeating motif of small flowers within a medallion created by openwork, revealing the solid inner wall. Two molded bats adorn the shoulder, and two openwork florets decorate the short sides. Oval foot. Glass stopper imitating coral.
Height: 6.3 cm
Provenance:
Millon-Jutheau auction, Hôtel Drouot, March 5, 1985, lot no. 29 (illustrated).
Sale
Tuesday 10 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris