Lot Essay
A similar example to the first bottle is illustrated by Bob C. Stevens, The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, New York, 1980, pp. 116-117, no. 383.
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Details
TWO WHITE JADE BOTTLES
One of melon shape, carved in relief with tendrils, leaves and further melons with subtle russet highlights, stopper; the other carved as an irregular tied bag carved on one side from the russet skin with a flowering leafy spray, stopper
3.1/8in. (7.9cm.) high (2)
One of melon shape, carved in relief with tendrils, leaves and further melons with subtle russet highlights, stopper; the other carved as an irregular tied bag carved on one side from the russet skin with a flowering leafy spray, stopper
3.1/8in. (7.9cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Colonel R. M. Munro, (the first bottle)