Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 3 - Important Asian Works of Art

Sun, Nov 16, 2014 09:00AM EST - Mon, Nov 17, 2014 09:00AM EST
Lot 1019

Three Antique Chinese Rock Crystal/

Estimate: $400 - $700

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Amethyst Vessels comprising a dragon and scrolled relief-decorated rock crystal bowl, probably 18th century, on floral and bamboo carved hardwood stand, 1-1/2 in., natural cracks and inclusions, surface wear, accession numbers on bottom; bird and floral relief-carved rock crystal snuff bottle, probably Qianlong period, 3-1/4 in., glue repair at finial of lid, small chip at base ring; together with a carved amethyst quartz lidded urn/toilet bottle, 19th/20th century, on carved hardwood stand, 4-1/4 in., natural cracks and inclusions, roughness and minor chips at edges, stand with one loss . Provenance: rock crystal snuff bottle ex-collection George H. Taber, Jr.; Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; bowl acquired 1935