Property from the Collection of Mrs. Fay Plohn
A jadeite snuff bottle with medallion and dragon
1760-1820
Of flattened circular shape, with a flat lip and a wide flaring mouth, a waisted neck and a concave foot, the edges bearing mask handles in low relief, the front and back each carved to depict confronting dragons surrounding a shou medallion, the stone of green, white and black coloration.
2in (5.1cm) high
Of flattened circular shape, with a flat lip and a wide flaring mouth, a waisted neck and a concave foot, the edges bearing mask handles in low relief, the front and back each carved to depict confronting dragons surrounding a shou medallion, the stone of green, white and black coloration.
2in (5.1cm) high
Sold for
US$ 1,500
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance:
Frank Caro, March 1969
Category: Asian Art
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