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A white nephrite snuff bottle
1760-1850
Of upright rectangular form, with a flat lip and straight neck, supported
by a thin rectangular foot rim, the front and back of the bottle with a
double happiness character (Shuangxi) in low relief seal script within a
rectangular frame.
2 1/8in (5.4cm) high
$3,000 - 5,000

8026
A nephrite snuff bottle
1750-1830
Of compressed meiping form with a flat, everted lip, pinched neck and
high oval foot rim, the body with a continuous band of archaistic motifs
inspired by a taotie design from early bronze vessels, the stone with
striations of russet and black.
2 3/8in (6cm) high
$4,000 - 6,000

8027
A yellow nephrite snuff bottle
1760-1820
Of pear shape, elegantly proportioned, with a flat lip and an oval foot rim
surrounding a recessed foot, carved with two fixed-ring lion mask handles
to the shoulder, the stone of an even tone.
2 1/8in (5.4cm) high
$4,000 - 6,000

8027

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