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SNUFFBOTTLE: SQUASH AND FOLIAGE

Lapis lazuli. China, Qing Dynasty 19th cent. Ribbed ovoid shape. Depiction of a squash directly next to a second smaller one. Branches and foliage above which continue on one side of the bigger bottle, also a blossom, compactly designed and pierced. High domed lid of the same material, metal spoon. Blue grey color of mineral with typical traces of gold. HEIGHT 6,2 CM, WIDTH 6,1 CM

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Hammer Price( CAD): 8,500

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SNUFFBOTTLE: TWO EAGLES IN A PINE TREE

Agate. China, Qing Dynasty 19th cent. Particularly fine and well-crafted work! Little round bottle with defined shoulders. The eagle on the pine is a blessing for strength and long life. Very beautiful mineral color with milky beige tone in strong contrast to the black brown. One side is fully dominated by the one of the eagles, emphasized in light relief, their feathers beveled in careful intricate detail. On the other side, the bird of prey is smaller and more depiction of the pine is demonstrated. Green arched lid and small spoon of ivory. HEIGHT 4,8 CM

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Hammer Price( CAD): 26,000

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SNUFFBOTTLE: LOTUS PLANTS AND FROG

Tourmaline? China, Qing Dynasty 19th cent. Very well-rounded haptic form on an oval ring base. The mineral is glass-clear with a light greenish nuance. Lotus design a€“ leaves, blossoms and seed pods a€“ all around in high relief. Between them, a big-eyed frog crouches comically on a leaf. The smooth dome-like lid is of the same mineral and on a black plate, the spoon of metal. HEIGHT 7,9 CM

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Hammer Price( CAD): 13,000

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SNUFFBOTTLE: CHI DRAGON AND FLAMING PEARL

Amber. China, Qing Dynasty 19th cent. Very small especially finely crafted bottle of honey-colored amber with opaque ocker colored areas on an oval base. On the main side, a very spirited chilong with a long horn and characteristic long tail, also with spirals at the ends. The cosmic flaming pearl across from dragon. On backside is a cloud in ruyi form. Arched lid of amber with bone spoon. HEIGHT 4,5 CM

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Hammer Price( CAD): 26,000

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SNUFFBOTTLE: WISE MAN UNDER A PINE

Smoky quartz. China, Qing Dynasty, 19th cent. Oblong small bottle in beautiful smoky, dark, transparent tone. The strong imagery is carved in a whitish border area of the mineral, making it particularly effective. The depiction presents a resting wise man under a pine with his arm propped on a container. The Tang poet Li Taibo is possibly portrayed here on his migration in exile. Next to him is a wine vessel. On the back is another pine while the leafless branches might be plum and bamboo is recognizable on a small side a€“ meant here are the "Three Friends in Winter". Extremely fitting is the half-round light green lid with spoon of bone. HEIGHT 7,2 CM From a German private collection

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Hammer Price( CAD): 5,000

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A PIERCE CARVED YELLOW JADE TOGGLE

A Pierce Carved Yellow Jade Toggle,with russet skin, depicting a qilin. Width 2 5/8 inches.

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Hammer Price( CAD): 5,000

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AN AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE

An Agate Snuff Bottle, mounted in gilt metal with cinnabar lacquer, hardstone and jewel insets, raised on a stepped base. Height 4 inches.

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Hammer Price( CAD): 13,000

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A LARGE CHINESE CARVED JADE FIGURE OF A RESTING

A LARGE CHINESE CARVED JADE FIGURE OF A RESTING WATER BUFFALO. The large figure carved in pale celadon colored jade with russet skin and raised on a carved hardwood and inlaid silver wire stand. The jade length 14.25 inches (36 cm). The jade height 5.25 inches (13.25 cm). Overall length 16 inches (40.5 cm) and total height 8 inches (20.3).

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Hammer Price( CAD): 26,000

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A CHINESE CARVED WHITE JADE BOULDER

A CHINESE CARVED WHITE JADE BOULDER, PROBABLY QING DYNASTY. Finely carved in an even toned semi-translucent pale celadon colored jade, with two immortal figures within a recessed portico, the verso with a small mountain top pavilion, raised on a carved and pierced hardwood stand depicting fungus. The jade height 2.875 inches (7.3 cm). Total height 3.875 inches (9.8 cm).

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Hammer Price( CAD): 13,000