Lot Essay
A nearly identical white jade bottle was sold at Christie's New York, 13-14 September 2012, lot 1133.
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1750-1850
Details
A CARVED WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1850
The well-hollowed bottle is intricately carved on either side with two confronting archaistic dragons, with further stylized dragons on the narrow sides. The stone is of an even white tone.
2 5⁄8 in. (6.6 cm.) high, jadeite stopper
1750-1850
The well-hollowed bottle is intricately carved on either side with two confronting archaistic dragons, with further stylized dragons on the narrow sides. The stone is of an even white tone.
2 5⁄8 in. (6.6 cm.) high, jadeite stopper
Provenance
Gerd Lester Collection, New York, 8 February 1982.
Rachelle R. Holden Collection, New York.
Rachelle R. Holden Collection, New York.
Literature
R. Holden, Rivers and Mountains Far From the World - The Rachelle R. Holden Collection, A Personal Commentary, New York, 1994, pp. 44-45, no. 11.
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A nearly identical white jade bottle was sold at Christie's New York, 13-14 September 2012, lot 1133.