A CARVED ‘FIGURES’ BAMBOO SNUFF BOTTLE
A CARVED ‘FIGURES’ BAMBOO SNUFF BOTTLE
Bamboo carved in deep relief, good patina
China, 20th century
Well carved with two medallions showing various figures surrounded by cranes, pines, bamboo and palms. Nicely incised details.
Shape: Bulbous oval form
Hollowing: Good
Mouth, neck and lip: Cylindric neck, convex top, smaller mouth
Base: Oval with raised foot rim
Stopper: Matching bamboo stopper with good spoon
Height of the bottle with stopper: 7.2 cm.
Width of the mouth: 7 mm.
Width of the neck: 14 mm.
Condition: Very good
Provenance: Dutch private collection