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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE SNUFF BOTTLE A JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE
1820-1880 Of rounded rectangular form with a straight neck and high oval foot
Of natural pebble form, the body carved in low relief with a lingzhi and rim, one side carved in low relief with birds and lotus, the reverse with
writhing chilong, the stone an even color, with the exception of bold an incised four- character inscription in seal script reading mei yu wen
russet splashes to the reverse. wan.
2 1/8in (5.4cm) high 2 1/2in (6.5cm) high
US$2,000 - 3,000 US$1,000 - 1,500
1820-1880 白玉螭龍靈芝紋鼻煙壺 翡翠花鳥鼻煙壺
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