A PALE GREEN GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
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A PALE GREEN GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE

1750-1840

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A PALE GREEN GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1840
Of slightly flattened, rounded form, supported on a raised foot ring, the semi-transparent, bubble-suffused bottle is carved on each side with a pair of chilong confronting a shou-character roundel.
2½ in. (6.2 cm.) high, stained jadeite and gilt-metal stopper
Provenance
Acquired in 1976.
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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