A WHITE JADE DOUBLE GOURD FORM SNUFF BOTTLE

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30.05.2023 05:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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ID 960154
Lot 2850 | A WHITE JADE DOUBLE GOURD FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
A WHITE JADE DOUBLE GOURD FORM SNUFF BOTTLE

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The snuff bottle is carved in naturalistic form as a double gourd with a bee carved in relief resting on the lower part of the body. The semi-translucent stone is of an even white colour.

2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high, jade stopper





Provenance

John Sparks, London, December 1947, as recorded in the RHRP ledger

The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. (X)228
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