A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE PEBBLE-FORM 'CHILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY |

of generally ovoid form, well-hollowed and carved with a chilong partially submerged in waves, the swirls of water gently rippling across the surface of the stone, the reverse undecorated, the stone a milky-white with icy inclusions and patches of caramel, remnant of a wood stopper (2)

Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving.

Overall in good condition with a few scattered minute nicks. The stone is slightly brighter than in the printed catalogue.
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