A TURQUOISE ‘CARP’ SNUFF BOTTLE, REPUBLIC PERIOD

Turquoise of even color and almost pure quality with only a few tiny black inclusions. Good slightly yellowish patina.

China, early 20th century

Delicately carved to depict a carp emerging from a wavy pattern which also forms the stand of this bottle. Neatly incised detail work.

Shape: Natural
Hollowing: Fair
Mouth, neck and lip: Flat top with small mouth
Base: Succinct to depiction
Stopper: Coral carved in the shape of a branch
Height of the bottle with stopper: 6 cm.
Width of the mouth: 4 mm.
Weight: 29 grams
Condition: Excellent, with one tiny chip to one of the carp’s fins
Provenance: Hungarian private collection

民國年間綠松石”鯉魚”鼻烟壺
綠松石，色澤均勻，質地近乎純淨，僅帶有些許黑色塊，雕工精細，包漿良好
中國，20世紀初期
品相極好
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