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6049
                  A CARVED WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
                  1760-1850
                  Well-hollowed, of rounded rectangular
                  form with a cylindrical neck, flat lip,
                  oval foot ring, both of the main sides
                  carved in rounded relief with ascending
                  and descending chi dragons, each with
                  bifurcated tails and finely incised manes,
                  separated by two highly stylized dragons
                  at the narrow sides; the milky white stone
                  well-polished to a soft luster.
                  2 5/8in (6.7cm) high
                  $10,000 - 15,000

                  Provenance
                  Robert Hall, 4th July 1989

                  1760-1850年 白玉雕螭龍紋鼻煙壺

                  6050
                  A LIBRARY OF BOOKS ON
                  SNUFF BOTTLES
                  Including 53 titles, primarily dealer catalogs,
                  auction catalogs, and museum exhibitions,
                  an itemized list available on our website or
                  by request.
                  $1,200 - 1,800

                  鼻煙壺叢書

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