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A ‘CHICKEN BONE’ JADE ‘LOTUS’ SNUFF BOTTLE A BLACK AND WHITE JADE ‘DRAGONS AND CLOUDS’ SNUFF
1820-1930 BOTTLE
Well-hollowed, the rounded rectangular bottle supported on a subtly 1750-1850
splayed oval foot ring, with a cylindrical neck, wide mouth and flat Of natural pebble form, the exterior skillfully carved with five
lip, each main side carved with a central lotus blossom surrounded dynamic chilong amid dense clouds, the black and white matrix with
by an archaistic scroll, the stone in variegated shades of brown and occasional russet streaks, creating a striking visual effect.
caramel. 2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
2 5/8in (6.7cm) high
$3,000 - 5,000
$2,500 - 4,000
1750-1850年 黑白玉雕雲龍紋鼻煙壺
1820-1930年 褐玉雕蓮花仿古卷草紋鼻煙壺
Provenance
Provenance Jade House, Hong Kong, 26 July 1999
King Feng Arts Co., Hong Kong, 18 July 1998
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