Description A Chinese white jade flattened snuff bottle dating from the 18th century. The snuff bottle has a carving of a lotus pond scene on the front and a poem on the reverse. Dimensions are: 2 1/4 inches tall X 1 1/2 inches wide, 5.7 cm tall X 3.8 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report It is in good condition, though the stopper has no spoon.
Provenance From Mr. Kung in Vancouver, Canada, inherited from his father, who acquired this item in Hong Kong and had it shipped to Canada before the 1970s. Lots 194-198 from our auction on Sept 6th, 2019 were from the same estate.