FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN CYLINDRICAL SNUFF BOTTLE
Of Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai and calligraphic inscription of the story from Zizhi Tongjian. Fitted European hinged metal cover. 19th century. With wooden stand. H. 2 3/4".
Richard C.Pearce (1892-1972) pur
FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN CYLINDRICAL SNUFF BOTTLE
Of Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai and calligraphic inscription of the story from Zizhi Tongjian. Fitted European hinged metal cover. 19th century. With wooden stand. H. 2 3/4".
Richard C.Pearce (1892-1972) pur Of Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai and calligraphic inscription of the story from Zizhi Tongjian. Fitted European hinged metal cover. 19th century. With wooden stand. H. 2 3/4". Richard C.Pearce (1892-1972) purchased the Northern Minerspublication 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 time through his journeys in the Far East he collectedChinese 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. Metal cover rusty due to age. Please note, the absenceof 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 returns based on condition.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