A WHITE JADE DOUBLE-GOURD-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE

1720-1830

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A WHITE JADE DOUBLE-GOURD-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
1720-1830
The bottle is carved as a flattened, double gourd borne on a sinuous leafy vine with two smaller gourds at its side and a bat flying at the top of either side. The stone is of even white tone with some very pale russet mottling on the top of one vine beneath the mouth and on the narrow sides toward the foot.
2½ in. (6.3 cm.) high, coral stopper

Provenance

Susan Lapidus (1948-2008) Collection, acquired 1969-2005.

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Lot Essay

The double-gourd shape was popular for snuff bottles because of its tactile qualities when held in the palm of the hand, and for its auspicious symbolism. The gourd represents abundance, and double gourds represent the extension of the family line through many sons.
A similar example from the Hildegard Schonfeld Collection was sold at Christie's New York, 21 March 2013, lot 1057.

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