A JASPER SNUFF BOTTLE

well hollowed, of flattened rounded form beneath a waisted neck,  and tapering to an oval foot, the stone of even reddish-brown color with patches of caramel color to one shoulder and one side, the bottle carved in low relief with a simulated brocade sash tied on one side with a ribbon

Harriet Hamilton.
Robert Hall.

Harriet Hamilton, Oriental Snuff Bottles, Palo Alto, 1977, p. 77, no. Q-112.

The bottle is in excellent condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Snuff bottles carved with faux brocade wraps are more usually found in jade and glass; a jasper example such as the present bottle is rare. For a discussion of the symbolism behind the brocade wrapping see the note to the yellow jade bottle carved with a faux brocade wrap in the present sale, lot 186. See also lot 21 for a carved yellow glass bottle of the same type attributed to the Beijing Palace Workshops.