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China, A red overlay snuff bottle, 18th century.

Offered by Cristina Ortega & Michel Dermigny

China, A red overlay snuff bottle, 18th century. - Asian Works of Art Style

Ref : 100169

2 200 €

Period :: 18th century
Provenance :: China
Medium :: Glass
Dimensions :: l. 2.05 inch X H. 3.35 inch X P. 0.83 inch

Cristina Ortega & Michel Dermigny

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China, A red overlay snuff bottle, 18th century.

A red overlay glass snuff bottle carved on a white bubbled ground with pine, prunus and bamboo.
Together, a pine tree (Songshu ??), bamboo (Zhuzi ??) and a plum blossoms (?? meihua) symbolize and wish longevity and endurance. This iconic combination is called 'Three friends of the winter' (Suihansanyou ????). It is a symbol of friendship.
China, 18th century.
Provenance: Robert Hall.
8,5 x 5,2 x 2,1 cm

Tag
18th century

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