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A PALE CELADON JADE ‘LIU HAI AND TOAD’ SNUFF BOTTLE, 18TH CENTURY
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2024年10月18日 开拍
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A PALE CELADON JADE ‘LIU HAI AND TOAD’ SNUFF BOTTLE, 18TH CENTURY

China. Superbly hollowed through a small mouth, the flattened pear-shaped body is supported on a short oval foot and tapering to a cylindrical neck. One side is finely carved in high relief with skillful incision work to depict a jovial Liu Hai standing atop his familiar, the three-legged toad, on a rocky ground continuing slightly onto the reverse.

The translucent stone is of a pale celadon hue with russet shadings, cleverly incorporated into the depiction by the lapidary, as well as cloudy and icy inclusions.

Provenance: Swiss trade. Acquired from a private collection in Zurich, Switzerland.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, the stone with natural fissures, some of which may have developed into small hairlines.

Stopper: Jadeite
Weight: 70.8 g
Dimensions: Height including stopper 78 mm. Diameter neck 9 mm and mouth 6 mm.

Originally derived from Yuan dynasty Taoist fairy tales and regarded as folklore, Liu Hai and his Toad became a symbol of wealth and prosperity, a popular motif not only in jade but across all Chinese art. The pairing of these figures in this carving perfectly embodies Taoist principles, reflecting man's quest to understand nature and become part of a greater whole. This is seamlessly combined with society's affinity for auspicious symbols, forming a foundation of Chinese artistic tradition that continues to resonate through the centuries.

Literature comparison:
Compare a closely related brown and celadon jade snuff bottle with Shou Lao, god of Longevity, dated 1810-1900, formerly in the Pugh Collection and sold at Sotheby’s New York, 31 March 2005, lot 402.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie’s London, 9 November 2011, lot 734
Price: GBP 2,750 or approx. EUR 5,300 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A Chinese pale celadon jade snuff bottle, 18th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related manner of carving and stone with similar color and low relief. Note the size (6 cm).

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