1750-1880

Details

A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'EAGLE AND PINE' SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1880
The base is inscribed with a two-character mark reading qing wan (play thing).
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) high, turquoise stopper

Provenance

Private American collection, acquired in Chicago in the 1940s-50s.

Conditions of sale

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Lot Essay

The combination of an eagle standing on one leg with the sun and pine tree imparts several symbolic meanings. An eagle (ying) perched on one leg (duli) is a rebus for the phrase yingxiong duli (a great man towers over his peers). The imagery evokes ideals of courage, loyalty and the ability to achieve great things. The combination of an eagle and a pine tree conveys a wish that such a great man will live a long life.

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