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8069
A jadeite snuff bottle
Of flattened globular form, supported by a rounded oval foot ring, with
a waisted neck, flat rim, its shoulders flanked with two faux lion mask-
and-ring handles; the watery green stone splashed with deeper green
and white patches, as well as russet inclusions.
2 1/4in (6.7cm) high
$2,000 - 3,000

8070
A green jadeite snuff bottle
Of ovoid form with a very subtly flared neck, flat rim, slightly recessed
oval foot, carved to one side possibly depicting Wang Xizhi and his
goose in front of rocks issuing a leafy peach branch extending to the
reverse side; the stone a combination of bright apple green, white, and
a green coloration of deeper shade.
2 1/8in (5.3cm) high
$2,000 - 3,000

8071 8071
A jadeite snuff bottle
Of rounded rectangular form with a straight neck, flat rim, oval foot
ring, the predominantly white-colored stone marked with rich apple-
green patches.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
$1,200 - 1,500

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