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MID QING DYNASTY WHITE JADE EAR FURNACE

Mid Qing Dynasty white jade ear furnace;Size:2.7 x 3.9".

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DRAGON IN CLOUDS

Jade. China, Qing-Dynasty, 19th cent. A meticulously worked white jade, with a light green-grey tone. The work may be rendered in the round, however, more closely resembles a pedant. The dragon's head is bearded with large spherical eyes and a horn, the twisted body somewhat concealed and perplexing, shared by many small clouds or clawed legs; the tail thereafter a volute. In the uppermost area, two elements stick of from the body, possibly conceived as wings. Very good translucency as well as state of preservation, outstanding polish. LENGTH 10,4 CM

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TOGGLE: CLIMBING APE

Jade. China, Qing-Dynasty, 19th cent. The ape shown in a climbing motion has eyelets through all of his paws, so that it serves as a toggle. Due to the homophony of hou = ape and hou = count, the climbing motion also has a symbolic significance, namely "climbing" in onea€?s career. The ape is also in the zodiac. The milky-green jade is smoothly rounded and a good worry stone, while it also bears an erotic aspect, for the animal is a distinctly feminine rendition. Good translucency and condition. HEIGHT 7,7 CM

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SNUFFBOTTLE: BUDDHA HAND FRUIT

Lapis lazuli. China, Qing Dynasty 19th cent. Deep blue and especially unusual little bottle in the form of a "Buddha hand", foshou and a symbol of luck. It is a so-called "finger lemon". The "fingers" are three-dimensional, leaves on a branch in high relief on one side continuing to the lid. Short bone spoon. Rich color of mineral with typical traces of gold. HEIGHT 6 CM

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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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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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SNUFFBOTTLE: CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND PEONIES

namel cloisonn??. China, Qing Dynasty 19th cent. Flat small bottle with high shoulders and very lovely reddish brown color. On one side is a chrysanthemum in the center, on the other a peony. Noteworthy are the fine shades of color within the areas, extending to green, blue and white. A scaled seam around the foot, around the neck with ruyi design (stylized long life mushroom). Langlebenspilz). Round lid with copper spoon. HEIGHT 7 CM

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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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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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