A CELADON JADE ‘CARP’ SNUFF BOTTLE
A CELADON JADE ‘CARP’ SNUFF BOTTLE
Jade
China, 19th/20th century
The jade snuff bottle in the form of a carp, the mouth holding the coral stopper. Finely engraved scales and details. Metal spoon.
Dimensions: LENGTH (with stopper) 6 CM
Condition: Very good condition, tiny chip on the edge of the tail
Provenance: French private collection, formerly collection of John Ault – known for the publication on snuff bottles from Robert Kleiner: ‘Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of John Ault’ (1990)