Flattened Cylindrical Flask-shape Jade Snuff Bottle

Description:

Flattened Cylindrical Flask-shape Jade Snuff Bottle, China, with straight neck, resting on a raised oval foot, well hollowed, decorated with taotie and archaic swirl design, the rounded sides with carved chilongs, metal stopper with a domed coral top, (missing spoon),ht. 2 7/8 in.
Estimate $700-900

in good condition with minor chips to some area, the spoon broken and stuck in the bottle.


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