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8100
A WHITE JADE ‘EGGPLANT’ SNUFF BOTTLE
1780-1850
The shape of the body following the natural outline of the jade pebble,
the top portion of the fruit carved with a calyx, enveloped by a leafy
branch sprouting a smaller fruit, the grayish-white stone with enhanced
russet veining.
2 3/4in (7cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000
1780-1850年 白玉雕茄式鼻煙壺

Provenance
Private San Francisco Collection

8101
A JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE
1780-1850
Well-hollowed, of ovoid form, supported on a flat foot and surmounted
by a short tubular neck, the green stone with darker emerald-green
veins and cloudy-white inclusions. 8102
2 1/4in (5.8cm) high
8102
US$2,000 - 3,000 A JADEITE ‘MELON’ SNUFF BOTTLE
1820-1880
The body carved in the form of a flattened melon with a butterfly just
1780-1850年 翠玉鼻煙壺 below the stem, surrounded by undercut leafy vines issuing tendrils.
2 1/4in (5.8cm) high
Provenance
Private Oregon Collection US$1,000 - 2,000

1820-1880年 翠玉雕瓜瓞綿綿紋鼻煙壺

Provenance
A Private Collection, Santa Rosa, California, collected 1969-1985

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