INSIDE-PAINTED SNUFF BOTTLE BY MA SHAOXUAN
Of winter landscape, with calligraphy of a Tang Dynasty poem by Du Mu on reverse. Signed Ma Shaoxuan, dated summer, Xinhai year (1923), painting after Shigu (Wang Hui). With wooden stand. H. 2 1/2"
Richard C.
INSIDE-PAINTED SNUFF BOTTLE BY MA SHAOXUAN
Of winter landscape, with calligraphy of a Tang Dynasty poem by Du Mu on reverse. Signed Ma Shaoxuan, dated summer, Xinhai year (1923), painting after Shigu (Wang Hui). With wooden stand. H. 2 1/2"
Richard C. Of winter landscape, with calligraphy of a Tang Dynasty poem by Du Mu on reverse. Signed Ma Shaoxuan, dated summer, Xinhai year (1923), painting after Shigu (Wang Hui). With wooden stand. H. 2 1/2" Richard C.Pearce (1892-1972)purchased the Northern Miners publication in 1916 and helped to chronicle the mining industry in Canada. His father, Lt. Col. Norman was a Lieutenant in the navy and traveled across the world. Over this timethrough his journeys in the Far East he collected Chinese snuff bottles which were later inherited by his son and grandchildren. The collection has found a home with the Pearce抯 for nearly a century.Original bills of sale show that many of the snuffs were purchased in 1923 from George Crofts & Co, a well-known collector and philanthropist of Chinese antiques in Toronto. Chip to rim.Metal stopper. Please note, the absence of a condition report does not indicate that the lot is in excellent condition. Buyers are responsible for determining the condition of lots by submitting a request, as there are no returnsRichard C.Pearce (1892-1972) purchased the Northern Miners publication in 1916 and helped to chronicle the mining industry in Canada. His father, Lt. Col. Norman was a Lieutenant in the navy