A rare and fine yellow and russet jade 'dragon and tiger' snuff bottle
18th/19th centuryVery well-hollowed, of flattened rectangular form rising from an oval recessed foot, the dark russet skin elaborately carved in relief with a ferocious dragon looking at a tiger standing on jagged rockwork amidst swirling cloud scrolls, the plain area of an even yellow-green tone with a russet area at the foot rim, stopper. 5.7cm (2 1/8in) high. (2).