Lot Essay
Although this design is seen in porcelain bottles of nineteenth century date, this appears to be the only known example in jade.
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1780-1880
Details
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
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
Provenance
Sotheby's, Los Angeles, Important Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Alice B. McReynolds, Part I, 31 October 1984, lot 150.