Lot Essay
For an example in amber glass, see Robert Hall, Chinese Snuff Bottles II, Hong Kong, 1989, Catalogue, p. 120, no. 100, formerly in the Marian Mayer collection
1770-1850
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**A RARE IVORY AND TORTOISE-SHELL BOTTLE
1770-1850
Of waisted oviform shape, well carved in relief with a basket-weave design bordered by bands of ruyi-lappets at the spreading mouth and tapering foot, the mouth rim mounted with tortoise-shell, stopper
1in. (4.5cm.) high, excluding stopper
1770-1850
Of waisted oviform shape, well carved in relief with a basket-weave design bordered by bands of ruyi-lappets at the spreading mouth and tapering foot, the mouth rim mounted with tortoise-shell, stopper
1in. (4.5cm.) high, excluding stopper