Live Auction 2811The Imperial Sale Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
A WELL-CARVED SUZHOU WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
Lot 2117

A WELL-CARVED SUZHOU WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE

Closed31 May 2010

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HKD 740,000

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A WELL-CARVED SUZHOU WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
SCHOOL OF ZHITING, SUZHOU, 1750-1830
The compressed ovoid body finely carved in relief to one side with Laozi seated on the back of a mule followed by an attendant walking between rocky outcrops, the reverse with two scholars in conversation seated on ornamental rockwork, the even softly polished white stone with an area of russet skin well-incorporated into the design
2 7/8 in. (7.4 cm.) high, coral stopper

C.T. Loo & Co., Paris, Exhibition of Chinese Arts, November 1 1941 - April 30, 1942, no. 325, and thence by descent to the present owner

Specialist note

The town of Suzhou, famous for its gardens and canals, was also one of the main cultural centers in China, attracting many painters, calligraphers, poets, musicians and other talented individuals. Their pursuits and interests form the main subject matter of the group of acclaimed snuff bottles intricately carved from agate and jade in a style unique to the workshop associated with Zhiting, a famous jade carver from the area. For a discussion on the School of Zhiting, see Moss, Graham, Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles, Vol. 2, Quartz, no. 366.