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TWO WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLES
18th/19th century
The first of flatted circular form, carved in low relief with a vignette
of two monkeys, one prodding a covered hornets’ nest with a stick;
the second of tapered rectangular form, each face with a raised
panel; both bottles surmounted by cylindrical necks with flat lips and
supported on conforming foot rings.
2 1/8in (5.2cm) high, the taller

$2,500 - 4,000

十八/十九世紀 白玉鼻煙壺兩件
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A PALE CELADON JADE ‘MELON’ SNUFF BOTTLE
1760-1820
Well-hollowed and carved in the form of a lobed melon enveloped by
leafy vines, with a butterfly resting on its side, the stone of an even
white tone with opaque cloudy inclusions.
2 1/8in (5.5cm) high

$1,000 - 1,500
1760-1820年 青白玉雕瓜瓞綿綿紋鼻煙壺

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