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Asian Art Auction

Thu, Apr 28, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 73

Chinese Snuff Bottle with Taotie Handles

Estimate: $300 - $500

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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

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