Lot Essay
The combination of a boy (zi) and lotus (lian) forms the rebus, lian sheng gui zi (may you continuously give birth to distinguished sons).
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OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1740-1850
Details
A WELL-CARVED CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1740-1850
The rounded, square bottle is well hollowed and finely carved on one side utilizing the darker markings with a boy stepping on a lotus leaf while holding a lotus flower. The reverse is carved with a dog confronting a bird in flight.
2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high, jadeite stopper
OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1740-1850
The rounded, square bottle is well hollowed and finely carved on one side utilizing the darker markings with a boy stepping on a lotus leaf while holding a lotus flower. The reverse is carved with a dog confronting a bird in flight.
2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high, jadeite stopper
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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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