Lot 1060
  • 1060

TWO JADE SNUFF BOTTLES 19TH / 20TH CENTURY

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • coral, jadeit
the first of pale lavender jadeite with narrative scenes carved in relief; the second of pale celadon jade, carved with bat and peony on one side, and butterfly and stylized lotus on the other, the relief decoration accented with russet, stoppers (4)

Provenance

The lavender jadeite bottle:
Eugene Sung, New York, 1974.

The celadon jade bottle:
Robert Hall, London, 1982.

Condition

The lavender jadeite bottle: There is typical wear to the interior of the mouth rim and pen marking to the underside. The other bottle: There are minor typical abrasions to the interior of the mouth rim and light wear throughout.
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