Lot 291
  • 291

THREE JADE SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY, 1750-1900

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

all well-hollowed; the first with mock lion-mask handles on the shoulders, the white stone with an opaque white inclusion; the second unadorned, the white stone with a slight greenish tinge; the third carved in shallow relief with cats and butterflies, the stone of a pale-celadon color

Condition

There is a chip to the rim of one, and minor nicks to rim of the other two bottles. Overall in good condition.
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