Lot 1
Lot 1
A RED-OVERLAY BUBBLE-SUFFUSED GLASS BOTTLE

PROBABLY IMPERIAL, ATTRIBUTED TO THE PALACE WORKSHOPS, BEIJING, 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 3,000
Estimate
USD 2,000 - USD 3,000
Closed: 29 Jul 2013
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A RED-OVERLAY BUBBLE-SUFFUSED GLASS BOTTLE

PROBABLY IMPERIAL, ATTRIBUTED TO THE PALACE WORKSHOPS, BEIJING, 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 3,000
Closed: 29 Jul 2013
Price Realised USD 3,000
Closed: 29 Jul 2013
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A RED-OVERLAY BUBBLE-SUFFUSED GLASS BOTTLE
PROBABLY IMPERIAL, ATTRIBUTED TO THE PALACE WORKSHOPS, BEIJING, 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of flattened, rounded form on an oval footrim, the bottle is carved on each side through the red overlay to a semi-transparent white 'snowstorm' ground with a chilong dragon.
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, jadeite stopper
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