ID 960154
Lot 2850 | A WHITE JADE DOUBLE GOURD FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
Estimate value
HKD 80 000 – 120 000
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
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Qing Dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Category: | Scent bottle |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Qing Dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Category: | Scent bottle |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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