A WHITE JADE PURSE BOTTLE

1760-1820

细节

A WHITE JADE PURSE BOTTLE
1760-1820
Carved as a purse with gathered pleats at the opening above a lower border of foliate motifs, the stone of white tone with faint greenish tinge, stopper
2 1/16in. (5.3cm.) high, metal stand

来源

Ying & Co., Hong Kong.
Hilda Somers Collection, acquired in 1946.

拍品专文

Bottles of this type, carved from agate as well as jade, copied the standard pouches or purses worn with Official Dress at Court. They were probably made at or for the Court, and are an amusing reference to an official career.