A RUSSET-STAINED JADE 'CHILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
A RUSSET-STAINED JADE 'CHILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1850
Of rounded rectangular form with a short tubular neck and flat lip, each face carved in low relief with a oval bi disc encircled by two chilong, each short side carved with an archaistic scrolling dragon, the foot carved in relief with an apocryphal Eastern Han dynasty Jian'an mark enclosed within the oval foot ring, the surfaces stained to resemble excavated jade.
2 1/2in (6.3cm) high
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A RUSSET-STAINED JADE 'CHILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1850
Of rounded rectangular form with a short tubular neck and flat lip, each face carved in low relief with a oval bi disc encircled by two chilong, each short side carved with an archaistic scrolling dragon, the foot carved in relief with an apocryphal Eastern Han dynasty Jian'an mark enclosed within the oval foot ring, the surfaces stained to resemble excavated jade.
2 1/2in (6.3cm) high
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