1770-1880

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**AN EMERALD-GREEN-SPLASHED JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE
1770-1880
Of flattened, high-shouldered, tapering form, the stone mottled with pale green and emerald-green inclusions, stopper
1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm.) high

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

Jadeite of this particular type appears to have been available to the court in reasonable quantities by the latter part of Qianlong's reign, and was made into other items as well, including belt-buckles, jewellery, and many stoppers for snuff bottles.

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