A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
China, 18th-19th century. The rectangular body carved with a flattened front revealing a richly mottled russet skin and an unctuous polish, the rest of the bottle being of pure pale celadon color. Recessed base with broad foot. Very fine hollowing through a minuscule 4 mm mouth!

Provenance: From a private collection, London, acquired prior to 2000.
Condition: Excellent condition.

Stopper: Aventurine cabochon
Weight: 55.2 grams including stopper
Dimensions: Height including stopper 72 mm. Diameter neck 17 mm and mouth 4 mm.

Auction result comparison: Compare with a closely related bottle at Sotheby’s London on May 18th, 2018, in Chinese Art, lot 387.

白玉帶皮鼻烟壺
中國，十八至十九世紀。長方形壺身，側面扁平，露出斑駁的赤褐色皮，表面光滑，整體純净的青瓷色。掏膛極好，雖然壺嘴只有4 毫米寬。

來源：倫敦私人收藏，購於2000年之前
品相：保存極好

壺蓋：砂金石
重量：55.2 克 含蓋
尺寸：含蓋高 72 毫米；直徑頸部17 毫米及壺嘴 4 毫米