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8041 (two views)
Property of a New England Collection
8041
A large white and russet nephrite snuff bottle
1750-1850
Of rounded rectangular form, with flat lip and wide oval foot rim, the
interior well-hollowed, with one side retaining the russet skin.
2 3/4in (7cm) high
$4,000 - 6,000
8042
A white and russet nephrite snuff bottle
1770-1850
Of compressed globular form with a flat lip and a concave foot, the
interior very well-hollowed, one side of the exterior carved in high relief
showing a prunus branch and rock, the carving taking advantage of
the deep orange and russet skin, the stone with icy white inclusions
throughout, “China” etched to the foot.
2 1/8in (5.3cm) high
$4,000 - 6,000
8042
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