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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
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TWO MINIATURE WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLES
1780-1850
1780年至1850年 白玉鼻煙壺一組兩件
The larger is carved in a rounded tapering form, and the smaller is carved in a
ovoid form. Both stones are of an even pale tone.
The larger, 1¬ in. (4.1 cm.) high (2)
£2,500-3,500 $3,800-5,300
€3,400-4,700
PROVENANCE:
Property from a private collection
(larger than actual size)
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A FLATTENED JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE
1780-1850
1780年至1850年 翠玉劉海戲金蟾鼻煙壺
The bottle is carved in low relief to one side with Liu Hai and his three legged
toad; the reverse is carved with a scholar on a donkey. The stone is of a light
tone with apple green veins.
2¿ in. (5.3 cm.) wide
£1,200-1,800 $1,900-2,700
€1,700-2,400
PROVENANCE:
Property from a private collection.
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