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8063
A white and emerald jadeite snuff bottle

19th century

Of compressed ovoid form, with a flat, round

lip and a flat oval foot, the stone with streaks of

emerald green complimented by flecks of black

and brown and yellow inclusions.
2 1/4in (5.6 cm) high
$3,000 - 5,000

8064
A lavender jadeite snuff bottle

1770-1850

Of flattened ovoid form with a concave mouth

and a concave foot, the exterior carved to mimic a

tied brocade cloth, the lavender stone with subtle

hints of emerald, with a corresponding stopper.
1 15/16in (4.9cm) high
$2,000 - 3,000

For an eloquent explanation of the significance of
the brocade wrapped vessel and its connection to
gifts presented at the imperial court, see Michael
C. Hughes The Blair Bequest, Chinese Snuff Bottles
From the Princeton University Art Museum p. 245.

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A blue glass overlay snuff bottle

1750-1800

Of compressed spherical form, with a flat lip and

oval foot rim around a convex foot, the sapphire

blue overlay carved with a butterfly among melon

vines on one face reversed by a squirrel and grape

fine, with fixed ring mask handles to the sides.
2 1/4in (5.8cm) high
$1,500 - 2,500

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