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1800-1900
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A CARVED JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE
1800-1900
The well-hollowed bottle is of flattened rounded shape, with flat lip and oval foot ring. Both sides are carved in low relief with a design of archaistic taotie masks. The semi-translucent stone is of attractive apple-green color with minor opaque white mottling.
2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm.) high, pink quartz stopper
1800-1900
The well-hollowed bottle is of flattened rounded shape, with flat lip and oval foot ring. Both sides are carved in low relief with a design of archaistic taotie masks. The semi-translucent stone is of attractive apple-green color with minor opaque white mottling.
2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm.) high, pink quartz stopper
Special notice
Items which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma (Myanmar) may not
be imported into the U.S. As a convenience to our bidders, we have marked
these lots with Y. Please be advised that a purchaser¹s inability to import
any such item into the U.S. or any other country shall not constitute
grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.
With respect to items that contain any other types of gemstones originating
in Burma (e.g., sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S.,
provided that the gemstones have been mounted or incorporated into jewellery
outside of Burma and provided that the setting is not of a temporary nature
(e.g., a string).
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