California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 April 2, 2023 3:00PM PDT  April 2, 2023 3:00PM PDT

 Lot # 1203 
A CHINESE CORAL CARVED 'QILIN' SNUFF BOTTLE    清 十九世紀 珊瑚麒麟衔芝鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 2 1/2 in (6.3 cm) Width: 2 5/8 in (6.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1000
  • Estimate To: $2000

Carved in high relief with Qilin holding a lingzhi fungus branch in mouth, shown standing on a rocky base, the reverse further decorated with a smaller mythical beast and plum blossom, with stopper. 19th century, Qing Dynasty period.


來源: 洛杉磯東區私人收藏
Provenance: Property from a East Los Angeles private collection