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1800-1900
Details
AN UNUSUAL WHITE AND RUSSET JADEITE TOAD-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
1800-1900
The bottle is well carved in the shape of a three-legged toad with raised 'bumps' on its back crouched on a pierced, ribbon-tied cash. The orangey-russet areas of the greyish-white stone highlight the top of the head, back and rear leg.
2½ in. (6.4 cm.) long, jadeite stopper
1800-1900
The bottle is well carved in the shape of a three-legged toad with raised 'bumps' on its back crouched on a pierced, ribbon-tied cash. The orangey-russet areas of the greyish-white stone highlight the top of the head, back and rear leg.
2½ in. (6.4 cm.) long, jadeite stopper
Provenance
Lawrence Gichner, Washington DC, acquired May 1962.
Special notice
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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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