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22 | Bonhams A white nephrite snuff bottle
1760-1850
Of upright tapering near rectangular form with a flat lip and straight
neck, a raised panel on each of the four faces, with a rectangular foot
rim with notched corners echoing the shape of the body, the stone with
icy white inclusions.
2 1/8in (5.5cm) high
$4,000 - 6,000

8034
An yixing snuff bottle
1770-1830
Of compressed globular form, with a flat lip and straight neck, with a
high oval foot rim, one side enamelled with prunus and bat, reversed by
enamelled bamboo, the foot and interior of the neck with white enamel.
2 1/8in (5.4cm) high
$2,500 - 4,000

8035
A banded agate snuff bottle
1760-1850
Of flattened rectangular form, the gently rounded shoulders rising to
a short cylindrical neck and flat lip, resting on a wide oval foot rim, the
grey-brown stone attractively highlighted with bands of concentric lines
ranging from brilliant white to tawny yellow, all flowing horizontally in an
arc across the lower body, the interior very well-hollowed.
2 1/8in (5.3cm) high
$1,000 - 1,500