Property from Various Owners
An unusual nephrite snuff bottle
1800-1880
The plain pear-shaped bottle with a small straight mouth rim and flat narrow base, carved to one side with a chilong crawling upward, his split tail forming an embellishment to the base (losses), the stone a mottled pale brown color, well hollowed (chip to mouth ring).
2 3/8 inches (6 cm) high
The plain pear-shaped bottle with a small straight mouth rim and flat narrow base, carved to one side with a chilong crawling upward, his split tail forming an embellishment to the base (losses), the stone a mottled pale brown color, well hollowed (chip to mouth ring).
2 3/8 inches (6 cm) high
Estimate:
US$ 1,000 - 1,500
£660 - 1,000
€780 - 1,200
£660 - 1,000
€780 - 1,200
Category: Asian Art
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