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279 - Snuff bottle depicting an erotic scene. Japanese School. 19t…
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Estimate €100 - €500
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Description
Snuff bottle depicting an erotic scene. Japanese School. 19th century Carved, polished and incised bone. Measures 8 x 5 x 3 cm. A cylindrical bottle with a ringed base and a circular stopper, decorated with an erotic scene set in a mountainous landscape featuring pine trees, rocks and birds. The figures are arranged in the foreground with precise yet spontaneous line work, whilst the background is rendered with schematic outlines that suggest depth and a natural environment. The warm surface of the bone and the dark incisions create a delicate contrast, characteristic of small Japanese personal objects from the 19th century. The composition combines intimacy, irony and graphic refinement, within a visual tradition that valued narrative synthesis and meticulous detail. Its significance lies in the balance between function, eroticism and decorative virtuosity. 8 x 5 x 3 cm
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
Auction location
Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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