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A green and russet jadeite snuff bottle and A white nephrite snuff bottle with russet skin
snuff dish 1750-1820
1780-1850 Well-hollowed, rendered in the form of a succulent peach, with a
Of ovoid form with a waisted neck, flat lip, raised oval foot, the mottled cylindrical neck, carefully recessed lip, the sides carved in high relief
pale green stone with striking russet inclusions to the main sides; the and to depict bat and a bee hovering around a monkey enjoying a ripe
circular dish resting on a carefully finished foot ring, carved from a peach while seated beneath a stretching leafy branch; the attractive
similar stone. white stone polished to a soft luster partially covered with russet skin.
2in (5.1cm) height of bottle 1 7/8in (4.8cm) high
1 7/16in (3.7cm) diameter of dish $2,000 - 3,000
$1,500 - 2,000
Provenance
Provenance Arts of China, New York, acquired October 1993
Asian Art Studio, Inc., acquired January 2005
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A turquoise snuff bottle
1780-1850
Of spade form, with a waisted neck, flat lip and foot; the mostly blue-
toned stone with black markings.
2 1/4in (5.7cm) high
$1,500 - 2,500

Provenance
Dennis Crow, acquired 23 August 1995

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