Lot Essay
For a related rectangular jade bottle with archaistic dragon decoration from the collection of Denis Low, see R. Kleiner, Treasures from the Sanctum of Enlightened Respect, Singapore, 1999, no. 46.
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PROBABLY IMPERIAL, ATTRIBUTED TO THE PALACE WORKSHOPS, BEIJING, 1780-1850
Details
A SMALL FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE BOTTLE
Probably Imperial, attributed to the Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1780-1850
Of rectangular shape carved in relief on one side with a writhing chilong and flaming pearl, the sides with masks and fixed-ring handles, the stone of even tone with some pale russet mottling on the front, stopper
1 7/8in. (4.7cm.) high
Probably Imperial, attributed to the Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1780-1850
Of rectangular shape carved in relief on one side with a writhing chilong and flaming pearl, the sides with masks and fixed-ring handles, the stone of even tone with some pale russet mottling on the front, stopper
1 7/8in. (4.7cm.) high
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, Fine and Important Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Bob C. Stevens, Part II, 26 March 1992, lot 164.