AN UNUSUAL CARVED SPINACH-GREEN JADE BEETLE AND LOTUS LEAF BOTTLE

1780-1880

细节

AN UNUSUAL CARVED SPINACH-GREEN JADE BEETLE AND LOTUS LEAF BOTTLE
1780-1880
Naturistically carved in the form of a lotus leaf, the sides enveloped by the stalk and a small insect, a beetle resting on the shoulder, the neck formed from the curly edge of the leaf, stopper
2½in. (6.4cm.) high

来源

Sotheby's, Los Angeles, Important Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Alice B. McReynolds, Part I, 31 October 1984, lot 150.

拍品专文

Although this design is seen in porcelain bottles of nineteenth century date, this appears to be the only known example in jade.