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948. A Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Bowls A pair of delicately flaring bowls, each with a small foot, with the interiors depicting scenes with figures in landscapes surrounded by the cobalt blue glaze on the inner rim and the outside, embellished with gilt designs, marked on the bottom with a gilt mark over red, each 4-3/4" in diameter at the lip x 1-3/4"H. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 500/800 Sold: $230.00 |
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949. A Small Kinkozan Satsuma Vase A small Kinkozan Satsuma vase, the shape flaring upward from a 2-1/8" diameter circular base widening to 2-3/4" at the shoulder and then narrowing to 1" at the flaring lip. The sides are hand decorated with figures in landscapes surrounded by a raised gilt line in an irregular shape. The cobalt blue glazes are all embellished with gilt geometric designs. The vase measures 5"H and has the Royal Satsuma marks on the bottom. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 300/500 Sold: $80.50 |
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950. A Large Kinkozan Satsuma Censor With Lid A large Kinkozan Satsuma censor with a pierced lid, with a squat round shape on a 1/4" H foot, with shapes like lion's heads protruding from the sides, and the lid surmounted by a flowing abstract shape for the knob. The sides are decorated with sprays of flowers and butterflies, with a landscape with figures on the opposing side. The bottom is marked in black with Japanese calligraphy and the Royal Satsuma mark. The jar measures 6"H x 5-1/4" in diameter at the widest point. 300/500 Sold: $46.00 |
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951. A Kinkozan Satsuma Miniature Lidded Jar A Kinkozan Satsuma miniature lidded jar, approx. 2-1/2" in diameter x 1-1/2"H, with cast shapes like ringed handles on either side, decorated on the top with a group of women and children surrounded by the cobalt blue glaze with gilt embellishments, marked on the bottom with the red Royal Satsuma mark. 100/200 Sold: $28.75 |
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952. A Carved Hornbill Ivory Snuff Bottle, ca. 1850's Square shaped bottle with rounded shoulder, carved of Hornbill ivory, with stopper. Sides have the reddish color sought after in Hornbill. Front of bottle depicts two figures in front of a doorway with balcony in background; verso has a chrysanthemum with two small birds. Small footed base with vignette border. Apprx 2-1/4"T x 1-1/2"W. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. Hornbill ivory is very rare and was extremley popular in China and the East Indies. The ivory, also known as Ho-ting, is a hard substance which is contained above the beak of the helmeted Hornbill. Gradually as the bird grows older it develops a helmet on the top of the skull. The ivory is covered with a gleaming red coating. Hornbill ivory first appeared in Chinese records during the Ming Dynasty. 150/250 Sold: $178.25 |
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953. A Carved Lapis Lazuli Double Snuff Bottle The bottles are of flattened ovoid form; one of the bottles features carved bird design and the other a woman playing a flute. Green, possibly nephrite, stone and metal stoppers with attached spoons. No marks found. Measures approx. 2"T x 2-3/4"W x 5/8"D. 150/250 Sold: $230.00 |
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954. A Carved Caramel Jade Snuff Bottle, ca. 19th Century A tapered and rounded form with carved "handles" on the shoulders of an animal face with ring handles. Hollowed out base, no foot. Possibly an agate stopper top with gold or brass fitting. Apprx 3-1/2"T with stopper x 1-3/4"W. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 600/800 Sold: $345.00 |
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955. A Carved Cinnabar Snuff Bottle, ca. Qing Dynasty, 1780-1880 Red lacquer snuff bottle with a base metal, material built up and then carved. Scene depicts three scholars and a student. Elaborate rock work on the shoulders, with matching stopper. Small stepped foot. Apprx 2-5/8"T x 2"W. Purchased in London from Hugh Moss, circa early 1970's. 400/800 Sold: $115.00 |
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956. Enameled Snuff Bottle, ca. 19th Century Enamel on copper, squat form bottle with metal topped stopper. Beautiful and detail painting of two ladies resting in a garden setting with their spaniel dogs. Top and base have brass fitting, bottle has Chinese blue marks. Apprx 2-3/8"T with stopper x 1-11/16"W. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 800/1,200 Sold: $2,788.75 |
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957. "The Eight Horses of Muhang" Painted Porcelain Snuff Bottle, ca. Qianlong Period, 1800-1880 Molded porcelain snuff bottle with the Qianlong Nianzhi mark in iron red on bottom. Each horse is uniquely decorated with the horses jumping, grazing, playing and rolling on the ground. Rock formations, flowers and tress throughout with small red fence in background. Blue enameled stopper with gilt border. Apprx 2-5/16"T x 1-3/4"W. Sold at Sotheby's New York, property of an English collector, October 12th, 1993. 400/600 Sold: $920.00 |
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958. A Carved Chinese Snuff Bottle, ca. Late 19th Century Carved stone. Front of the bottle depicts a floral composition with a pair of ducks, which are natural inclusions cleverly incorporated into the design. Possibly nephrite stopper with an attached spoon. Measures approx. 2-3/8"T x 1/2"W x 1-1/2"L. 200/300 Sold: $103.50 |
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959. Carved Nephrite Snuff Bottle Flattened ovoid shape bottle, natural inclusions of the stone were cleverly incorporated into a carved design depicting a stallion tied to a tree and a bat, the symbol of luck. Pink quartz stopper with an attached spoon. Overall this bottle measures approx. 3"T x 2-3/8"W x 3/4"L. 200/300 Sold: $103.50 |
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960. A Chinese Carved Crystal Snuff Bottle, ca. 19th Century A flattened oblong shape snuff bottle carved out of crystal rock with black thread inclusions. Agate stopper with an attached spoon. Nicely hollowed, and transparent. Measures approx. 2-3/8"T x 1-1/4"L x 3/8"W. 200/300 Sold: $172.50 |
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961. A Carved Yellow Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, ca. 19th Century Carved glass with areas of translucency, in tear drop shape with carved out foot and agate stopper. Imagery of landscape with working figures carrying water and using horse-drawn cart. Deeply carved trees over mountainous background. Smooth surface overall, signed on the shoulder. Not known if mold blown and then carved, or all carved. Apprx 2-3/4"T x 2"W. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 300/500 Sold: $828.00 |
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962. A Carved Biscuit Porcelain Snuff Bottle, ca. 1800-1850 Carved and molded with an overall design of Buddhist lions and tasseled brocade balls on a cloud ground between Ruyi borders. Unfinished without glaze or pigments, with carved coral stopper in metal fitting with rope edge. Small footed base with high shouldered body surmounted a delicate neck with Greek key border, flared opening. Apprx 2-3/8"T with stopper x 1-3/4"W. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery. 150/250 Sold: $115.00 |
