China, 1780-1860. Skillfully and naturalistically carved in the form of two melons with vines around the fruits, the translucent stone with a smooth, unctuous polish and of an even white tone.
Condition: Excellent condition with little wear, small abrasions around the mouth, very few minor and natural inclusions in the stone. Provenance: From a private collection, London, United Kingdom, acquired prior to 1995.
Stopper: Coral
Weight: 38.6 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 65 mm. Diameter mouth 7 mm.
Auction result comparison: Compare with a related bottle at Sotheby’s New York in Important Chinese Art, 13 September 2017, lot 39, sold for USD $15,000.