China, 1368-1644. Originally carved in the Ming dynasty as a pebble in the form of a reclining rabbit. Finely hollowed out at the mouth during the Qing dynasty to produce a snuff bottle. The stone with a smooth, unctuous polish and of a deep celadon tone with patches of crystalline white and russet.
Provenance: From a private collection, London, United Kingdom, acquired prior to 1995. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear.
Weight: 95.7 g Dimensions: Length 66 mm. Diameter mouth 6 mm.
Auction result comparison: Compare with a related toggle from the Ming dynasty sold by Sotheby’s Hong Kong in An Asian Collection of Jade Carvings on 30 November 2017, lot 91, for HKD 32,500.