Lot 8092
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
Bonham’s San Francisco, 21 June, 2011, lot8141
Chinese Literati Works of Art
Ravenel Autumn Auction 2014 Hong Kong
Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 2:00pm