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1770-1850
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AN EMERALD-GREEN AND WHITE JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE
1770-1850
Of flattened, rounded-rectangular form, the icy white stone suffused with a feathery band of brilliant emerald-green color which encircles the bottle just below the sloping shoulders, pink tourmaline stopper
2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm.) high
1770-1850
Of flattened, rounded-rectangular form, the icy white stone suffused with a feathery band of brilliant emerald-green color which encircles the bottle just below the sloping shoulders, pink tourmaline stopper
2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm.) high
Provenance
Alexander III of Russia (1845-1894).
Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia (1882-1960), and thence by descent within the family.
Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia (1882-1960), and thence by descent within the family.
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provided that the gemstones have been mounted or incorporated into jewellery
outside of Burma and provided that the setting is not of a temporary nature
(e.g., a string).
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