PROPERTY FROM THE R.H.R PALMER COLLECTION
A WHITE JADE DOUBLE GOURD FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
Details
A WHITE JADE DOUBLE GOURD FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The snuff bottle is carved in naturalistic form as a double gourd with a bee carved in relief resting on the lower part of the body. The semi-translucent stone is of an even white colour.
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high, jade stopper
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The snuff bottle is carved in naturalistic form as a double gourd with a bee carved in relief resting on the lower part of the body. The semi-translucent stone is of an even white colour.
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high, jade stopper
Provenance
John Sparks, London, December 1947, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. (X)228
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. (X)228
Brought to you by
Marco Almeida (安偉達)
SVP, Senior International Specialist, Head of Department & Head of Private Sales