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A white and russet nephrite snuff bottle
1740-1880
Of irregular pebble shape, with a small flat circular foot allowing the
bottle to stand freely, the russet skin carved to feature a figure bearing a
large peach walking adjacent to a rice paddy, the interior well-hollowed.
2 1/4in (5.8cm) high
$2,000 - 3,000

8066
A nephrite snuff bottle with flower and coin motif
19th century
Of compressed form, with a slightly convex lip, the foot carved to
resemble stacked coins, the front of the bottle boldly carved in high
relief with lingzhi in a handled basket with a straw broom behind, the
sides carved with a motif of coins on a string, some of the coins bearing
inscriptions, the reverse of the bottle with a bagua symbol.
2 1/4in (5.7cm) high
$1,500 - 2,500

8066

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