Lot  8092 Ravenel Autumn Auction 2014 Hong Kong

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2014 Hong Kong

A CORAL ‘FU LU SHOU’ SNUFF BOTTLE <br/>QING DYNASTY

Carved from coral, the snuff bottle features an orange texture with a uniform amount of color. It has a round mouth, straight neck, abundant shoulders, an oval shape that closes downwards, and a circular bottom. The image of an old man is embossed on one side of the abdominal surface, while that of a bat and a deer adorn the other side. Rings in the shape of beasts are decorate both sides, much like ears. The whole carving emits an elegant simplicity. The images of the bat, deer, and old man auspiciously symbolize Fu Lu Shou” the three gods of fortune, prosperity, and longevity.

H: 5.7 cm

Estimate

TWD 581,000-1,008,000

HKD 150,000-260,000

USD 19,400-33,500

Sold Price


PROVENANCE:
Bonham’s San Francisco, 21 June, 2011, lot8141
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Ravenel Autumn Auction 2014 Hong Kong

Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 2:00pm