清乾隆 綠松石題「相州晝錦堂記」文句鼻煙壺 《乾隆年製》

of ovoid form, inscribed in clerical script with an excerpt from an essay written by statesman and historian Ouyang Xiu in 1056, the base inscribed with a four-character seal mark

Christopher Sin收藏，1994年前
Louise Randall 收藏，2011年前

Minor wear to the gilding on the inscription. Overall in good condition. The spoon has been removed.
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A Qianlong mark and period turquoise snuff bottle with an inscription in a similar style of calligraphy from the Mary and George Bloch Collection was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 26th November 2013, lot 55.