A mother-of-pearl 'melon and squirrel' snuff bottle
Qing dynasty, 1750-1880
Intricately formed as an elongated melon, beneath luxuriant sprigs issuing leafy vines in high relief, a squirrel with furry tail clambering at the top looking down on the succulent fruit.
5.8cm high.
Sold for
HK$ 25,000
inc. premium
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Category:
Asian Art
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Chinese Works of Art
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