A RUSSET-STAINED JADE 'KUILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
A RUSSET-STAINED JADE 'KUILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1820
Of flattened ovoid form, surmounted by a tubular neck with a flat lip, each side similarly carved with a design of two archaistic scrolled dragons confronted on a small shou medallion, all supported on a slightly concave foot, the surfaces stained to resembled excavated jade.
2 5/8in (6.6cm) high
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A RUSSET-STAINED JADE 'KUILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1820
Of flattened ovoid form, surmounted by a tubular neck with a flat lip, each side similarly carved with a design of two archaistic scrolled dragons confronted on a small shou medallion, all supported on a slightly concave foot, the surfaces stained to resembled excavated jade.
2 5/8in (6.6cm) high