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A Yellow-Ground Famille Rose Porcelain ‘Double-Gourds' Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty, Qianlong / Jiaqing Period
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
Literature
Moss et al., 1996-2009, vol. 6, no. 1171.
Condition
Some minor wear to the iron-red enamel on three of the bats on the reverse and a tiny area on the green vine.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
What is seen here is obviously a development of gourd designs from earlier in the reign (see Sale 2, lots94 and 121; and Sale 7, lot 3), assuming the rare shape of two gourds joined in such a way that they seem to have grown together, blending into one. The interior of the bottle is stained cinnabar red, probably the result of holding a variety of snuff that is of this colour. Snuff came in a surprising number of colours in Qing China: white, greens, and browns – and, if the interior of this bottle is to be believed, cinnabar red