Page 42 - Bonhams Snuff Bottles NYC Nov 13 2017
P. 42
8079
A JADEITE ‘MELON’ SNUFF BOTTLE
Late Qing dynasty
Carved in the shape of a melon, surrounded by leaves and tendrils,
one side with two butterflies, a melon blossom and leaf accented with
russet coloration.
2 1/4in (6cm) high
US$2,000 - 3,000
晚清 翠玉雕瓜瓞綿綿紋鼻煙壺
Provenance
Acquired in New Mexico, prior to 1966
8079
8080
A RUSSET AND GRAY JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE
Late Qing dynasty
Of flattened ovoid form, the russet side carved with two lions playing
with a brocade ball, the gray side with black and green streaks carved
with a man riding an elephant.
2 3/8in (5.7cm) high
US$1,500 - 2,500
晚清 紅灰翠玉雕獅子象紋鼻煙壺
Provenance
Mill House Antiques, Woodbury, Connecticut, prior to 1966
8080
8081
A CELADON JADE PEBBLE-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
18th/19th century
The outline conforming to the shape of the pebble, one end polished
to create a flat foot, the stone with some minor gray inclusions and
surface irregularities enhanced with russet coloration.
2 5/8in (6.8cm) high
US$1,500 - 2,000
十八/十九世紀 青白玉卵石形鼻煙壺
Provenance
Mill House Antiques, Woodbury, Connecticut, prior to 1966
8081
40 | BONHAMS
