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CHINESE CARVED JADE HORSE

Chinese carved jade horse; an alert horse with its front legs bent atop a plinth, pale green coloration and dark grey inclusions; L: 5 1/2"

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LAPIS ARCHER'S RING, CHINA, 19TH/20TH C

Lapis, gilt China, 19th/20th century 1 x 1 3/8 in. (height x diameter) Good condition This attractive lapis archer’s ring features incised parcel gilt Chinese idioms. The success of archery within Chinese warfare has much to do with this useful tool. The archer’s ring was worn on the thumb of the hand pulling the bowstring, both protecting the digit and providing a precise release action for the arrow. Today, the implement has evolved into pure ornamentation. The ring is in good condition and measures 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (height x diameter).

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WHITE JADE ARCHER'S RING, CHINA, 19TH/20TH C

Jade China, 19th/20th century 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (height x diameter) This beautiful white jade archer’s ring depicts incised decoration of a man outdoors and another man in a boat. The success of archery within Chinese warfare has much to do with this useful tool. The archer’s ring was worn on the thumb of the hand pulling the bowstring, both protecting the digit and providing a precise release action for the arrow. Today, the implement has evolved into pure ornamentation. The ring has small chips to the sharp edge. The ring measures 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (height x diameter).

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CHINESE WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, PHOENIX/DRAGON

A Chinese white jade snuff bottle. 19th century. Low relief carving of phoenix on one side, and dragon on the other. Of rounded rectangular form, well hollowed, with raised foot rim and straight neck. Having a lapis with turquoise collar stopper. 1 3/4".

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CHINESE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE. ENAMEL DECORATED

A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle with enamel decoration of scholars in a garden. 19th century. Of flattened round form with blue underglaze shoulder design and panels, with over glaze enamel decorated scenes. Bottom with red overglaze mark. Having a turquoise carved with dragon design and a black collar stopper. 2 5/16".

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CHINESE AMETHYST SNUFF BOTTLE

A Chinese amethyst snuff bottle. 19th century. Flattened round form with flat foot. Well hollowed, some interior iridescent areas appear to be natural inclusions. 2 3/8".

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WHITE JADE BASKET WEAVE DESIGN SNUFF BOTTLE 18TH C

A Chinese white jade basket weave design snuff bottle. 18th century. Rounded rectangular form with all over basket weave design on the main body, shoulders and foot smooth, with lines around collar. Well hollowed with some faint inclusions. Coral pebble in metal collar stopper. 2 3/8".

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CHINESE CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE. C.1750-1860

A Chinese crystal snuff bottle. c.1750-1860. A well carved rectangular bottle, well hollowed. Having a lapis lazuli cabochon with black collar stopper. 2?". Private Florida Collection.

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CHINESE SILHOUETTE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE OF BIRD

A Chinese silhouette agate snuff bottle of bird under a tree. c.1750-1860. Rectangular form, front naturally uneven. Well hollowed with an oval foot rim. Having a rose quartz with black collar stopper. 2 3/16". English Collection

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