Lot Essay
For a more bulbous white jade bottle, similarly decorated, see Sotheby's, New York, Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles, November 3, 1982, lot 134
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A CARVED WHITE JADE BOTTLE
19TH CENTURY
Of elongated spade shape, carved in low relief on both sides with a musical instrument, a qin on one side and a zheng on the other, covered by a cell-patterned cloth tied at each side (minor russet inclusions)--2 7/16in. (6.2cm.) high, stopper
19TH CENTURY
Of elongated spade shape, carved in low relief on both sides with a musical instrument, a qin on one side and a zheng on the other, covered by a cell-patterned cloth tied at each side (minor russet inclusions)--2 7/16in. (6.2cm.) high, stopper