AN INSCRIBED WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
POSSIBLY IMPERIAL, POSSIBLY PALACE WORKSHOPS, 1730-1800
Of flattened, rounded square form, with flat, everted lip and concave foot, finely inscribed in clerical script on both sides with poetic inscriptions referring to the fragrance of the snuff contained within and the refreshing experience of holding the bottle in one's hand, turquoise stopper
2½ in. (6.3 cm.) high
AN INSCRIBED WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
POSSIBLY IMPERIAL, POSSIBLY PALACE WORKSHOPS, 1730-1800
Of flattened, rounded square form, with flat, everted lip and concave foot, finely inscribed in clerical script on both sides with poetic inscriptions referring to the fragrance of the snuff contained within and the refreshing experience of holding the bottle in one's hand, turquoise stopper
2½ in. (6.3 cm.) high