Lot Essay
For a similar bottle, see Christie's New York, 17 September 2008, lot 8.
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PROPERTY FROM A NORTH AMERICAN COLLECTION
A CARVED WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
1730-1820
Details
A CARVED WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
1730-1820
Of flattened ovoid form, each side is carved in relief with a figure set within an oval frame, one figure seated next to a gourd below a flittering bat, the other standing with arms raised. The stone is of an even white tone.
2 in. (5 cm.) high, hardstone stopper
1730-1820
Of flattened ovoid form, each side is carved in relief with a figure set within an oval frame, one figure seated next to a gourd below a flittering bat, the other standing with arms raised. The stone is of an even white tone.
2 in. (5 cm.) high, hardstone stopper
Provenance
Acquired in New York, 1980s.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist
For a similar bottle, see Christie's New York, 17 September 2008, lot 8.