A carved jadeite 'bird and flower' snuff bottle1850-1900
Well hollowed, of flattened rectangular form, carved in relief to each side with a vignette variously depicting birds perched on flowering branches, the sides with simulated beast mask handles, the stone of pale green tone, stopper.
6cm. (2.3/8in) high. (2).注脚Objects of Desire: A European private collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles, Lots 98-146

Provenance: Antiquités St. Nicolas, Chablis, France, 16th July 1986