$688
1780-1850 the reddish brown and mottled grey stone of circular form raised on a short straight foot, carved to one side depicting a goat under pine tree besides a flying bat and lingzhi fungus emerging from rockery, the reverse with two horses, having a glass stopper. Height 2 5/8 inches. Provenance: The Ruth and Carl Barron Collection of Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles: Part I, Christie's New York, September 16, 2015, sale 11785, lot 338 Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5273 Robert Hall, London, 2011 Overall good condition with no apparent cracks or restoration. Well hollowed. Having natural fissures and a small chip to the mouth. Missing the spoon.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2016-09-26
