A CARVED JADEITE ‘DUCK‘ SNUFF BOTTLE, 20th CENTURY
A CARVED JADEITE ‘DUCK‘ SNUFF BOTTLE, 20th CENTURY
Jadeite
China, 20th century
The jar-shaped snuff bottle carved out of semi-translucent jadeite with russet streaks and incised with a duck, the feather work finely executed and extending to ruyi-shaped volutes, which are also found on the sides. Glass ‘coral imitation’ stopper; with spoon.
Dimensions: HEIGHT (with stopper) 5.1 CM
Condition: Good condition
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)