• Christie's Interiors auction at Christies

    Sale 4012

    Christie's Interiors

    London, South Kensington

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    9 November 2011

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    • A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE SN
    Lot 734

    A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE

    18TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 2,750

    Estimate

    GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000

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    A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
    18TH CENTURY
    Of oval form, carved in low relief with a small boy wearing long robes
    2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, coral stopper

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    Special Notice

    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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