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Red Overlay with bat and horse design

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« on: March 29, 2015, 12:46:50 am »

Here another of my favorite bottles in my collection! I believe that the bottle dates to the late 18th or early 19th century.


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« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2015, 04:25:26 am »

Another beautiful bottle Haa..

I am not as good with these, but my impression is that the shape, bubble suffused, and red overlay all look good for at least a 19th century, but I am leaning towards late 18th.. Possibly Palace Workshops. 

Pics of both the mouth and base are always good to include when you share a bottle Haa.. Not so sure they will aid this time, but just something to think about when posting future bottles.

Thanks for sharing it and lets see what others think about this lovely bottle ..
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« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2015, 05:34:15 am »

   Very nice 19th C. overlay, Henric.
      Thank you for posting it. The style of the bat above the horse is definitely ca.1820-1860, and the 'cramped' feel of the bottle. The horse is very well done.
      My favourites are when there is a bit more space around the animal, and especially, when the horse is tethered to one of the taotie, as an artistic conceit.
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Here another of my favorite bottles in my collection! I believe that the bottle dates to the late 18th or early 19th century.
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« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2015, 05:05:12 pm »

I like this one too.  I would guess that Joey is correct, but many would date it 1780-1840. Imperial workshop?  Could you post an image of one of the Taotie masks.  They are always a good indicator of age and quality for me.

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