A melon form black and grey jade snuff bottle with decorated butterflies 1780-1880
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Snuff Bottles

Property from Various Owners
A good nephrite snuff bottle
1780-1860
Of natural pebble form, carved as a plump gourd with a crown of elegant leaves suspending smaller plants and butterflies hovering on the surface, the stone a mottled grey-white color with dark brown patches, well-hollowed.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
Estimate:
US$ 1,500 - 2,500
£950 - 1,600
€1,100 - 1,900

Category: Asian Art


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