Asian Art Auction
Thu, Apr 28, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 73
Chinese Snuff Bottle with Taotie Handles
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
dark red and orange tones, possibly amber, with caved taotie mask handles in shallow relief, green cabochon cap, 3-1/2 x 2-1/4 in.
Note: In 1956, the children of Hortense Huntsberry Loeb, donated a group of items to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. To view this collection of Chinese Art, please visit: https://www.philamuseum.org/search?q=loeb&cat=collection&from=24&size=12
Provenance: Estate of Hortense Huntsberry Loeb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; by descent in family
Condition
nicks, cracks/inclusions, wear
