18th Century, Nephrite Sage-Green Jade Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Period

Snuff Bottles

$875

Material

Jade

Color

Green

Origin

China

Age / Period

Pre-1800

Dimensions

Height: 2.38 inches (6.0cm), including stopper, Width: 1.48 inches (3.8cm), Thickness: 0.72 inches (1.8cm)

Condition

Estate / Pre-owned

Qianlong Period, Sage-Green Jade Snuff Bottle This is a well-hollowed, Flattened, Spade/Vase form translucent Sage-Green Jade Snuff Bottle with a straight round neck, flat lip, wide mouth, and an oval flat footing. It is simply decorated on one side with a incised engraving, gilt-painted, stylized rendering of a Peony flower plant. The neck is likewise decorated with a geometric patterned ribbon. It comes with a like material stopper. Most likely made during the Qianlong Period of Japan. Excellently preserved original condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.38 inches (6.0cm), including stopper Width: 1.48 inches (3.8cm) Thickness: 0.72 inches (1.8cm) Weight: 2.2 ounces A very similar example is listed as item 374 of the Crane Collection *A similar bottle was sold at Bonhams, New York, in March 2015, for $11,250. See photo #8*