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1720-1850
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TWO JADE SNUFF BOTTLES
1720-1850
The first of opaque mottled warm ivory color, 1780-1850, is carved in low relief with a dragon chasing a pearl on one side and a phoenix on the reverse, between swirling clouds on the narrow sides. The second, 1720-1850, is of well hollowed drum-form with slightly concave sides. The opaque white stone has some black patterning on one narrow side.
2 ¼ and 2 1/8 in. (5.6 and 5.4 cm.) high, shell and aquamarine stoppers
1720-1850
The first of opaque mottled warm ivory color, 1780-1850, is carved in low relief with a dragon chasing a pearl on one side and a phoenix on the reverse, between swirling clouds on the narrow sides. The second, 1720-1850, is of well hollowed drum-form with slightly concave sides. The opaque white stone has some black patterning on one narrow side.
2 ¼ and 2 1/8 in. (5.6 and 5.4 cm.) high, shell and aquamarine stoppers
Provenance
Robert Hall, London, 2009.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, nos. 4929 and 4934.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, nos. 4929 and 4934.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.