Objects of Desire: A European private collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles, Lots 98-146
A carved jadeite 'bird and flower' snuff bottle
1850-1900Well hollowed, of flattened rectangular form, carved in relief to each side with a vignette variously depicting birds perched on flowering branches, the sides with simulated beast mask handles, the stone of pale green tone, stopper.6cm. (2.3/8in) high. (2).
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Objects of Desire: A European private collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles, Lots 98-146Provenance: Antiquités St. Nicolas, Chablis, France, 16th July 1986