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1710
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Jade snuff bottle of thick bottle shape with lion's head masks, chrysanthenum and characters in reliefQing dynasty, late 18th/early 19th century (WRONG IMAGE)
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Jade snuff bottle of thick bottle shape with
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BATEA : 1709
Simple name
snuff bottle
Classified name
jade; snuff bottle; Qing; flower; calligraphy
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Off-white jade snuff bottle of squat flattened vase form with lion's masks on the shoulders, one face with large incised chrysanthenum spray with traces of blue infill, the other face practically filled with a square cartouche with incised line borders containing extensive, but very worn, calligraphy in seal script in relief 22 characters in all; the stopper of coral mounted silver with large spoon.
Description material
jade
Description condition
fair but calligraphy very worn
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slightly greenish
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7cm
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5cm
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Description inscription
"The chrysanthemum and the Kuei flower are younger brothers;The plum blossoms are worthy of being called 'Elder brothers'All the three are suitable friends of scholars;Their colours and fragrance are superbInscribed by the Emperor"
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1780 = 1820
Production period
Qing
Production place
China
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