Lot 365: A Chinese Turquoise-Coloured Glass Snuff Bottle Modelled as...
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A Chinese Turquoise-Coloured Glass Snuff Bottle Modelled as a Recumbent Lion.
The bottle formed in opaque turquoise-coloured glass and carved in the shape of a recumbent lion with its head turned slightly to one side. The creature is depicted with rounded haunches, tucked legs, and a stylised mane rendered in shallow incised lines along the neck. The smooth body is polished, with subtle surface variations visible in the glass.
L: Approximately 7.2cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British gentleman.
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