Small Pear-Shaped Bottle with Blossoming Plant Decor
17th-18th century
Dimensions
H. 17.5 x Diam.10.3 cm (6 7/8 x 4 1/16 in.)
Provenance
[Mathias Komor, New York, (by 1960)] sold; to Pauline B. and Myron S. Falk Jr., Collection, New York (1960-2001), sold; [Christie's, New York, 1 September 2001, lot no. 302] sold; to [Kang Collection of Korean Art, New York (2001-2002)] gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2002. Footnote: 1. Pauline B. (d.2000) and Myron S. (d.1992) Falk Jr.
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