A FINE AND IMPOSING WHITE JADE BOTTLE
1730-1800
Of rounded-rectangular shape, the smoothly polished stone of even, soft white tone, well hollowed, stopper
2 7/16in. (6.2cm.) high
Lot Essay
Pure white jade was always valued at Court, from the Song dynasty onwards, and much of the finest material was left plain.
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