A STONE EMBELLISHED WHITE JADE ‘CHI DRAGONS’ SNUFF...
A STONE EMBELLISHED WHITE JADE ‘CHI DRAGONS’ SNUFF BOTTLE
China, Qianlong style and possibly of the period
Of elongated and flat ovate shape, carved to both sides with climbing chi dragons, their curvy bodies going up from the lower part of the bottle to the top part, their faces confronted to the top part, around the mouth of the bottle, one side further enhanced with an inscription together with a seal reading “文玩” (Wén Wán), lit. “Antiques for enjoyment”. Each side embellished with one green stone. With stopper and spatula.
H (stopper excl.): 6,4 cm
Weight: 65,5 grams
Note: The inscription might be read as follows "福寿长宣子孙绵", lit. "Longevity, Happiness and a long-lasting descent".
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A STONE EMBELLISHED WHITE JADE ‘CHI DRAGONS’ SNUFF BOTTLE
China, Qianlong style and possibly of the period
Of elongated and flat ovate shape, carved to both sides with climbing chi dragons, their curvy bodies going up from the lower part of the bottle to the top part, their faces confronted to the top part, around the mouth of the bottle, one side further enhanced with an inscription together with a seal reading “文玩” (Wén Wán), lit. “Antiques for enjoyment”. Each side embellished with one green stone. With stopper and spatula.
H (stopper excl.): 6,4 cm
Weight: 65,5 grams
Note: The inscription might be read as follows "福寿长宣子孙绵", lit. "Longevity, Happiness and a long-lasting descent".
白玉鼻烟壶
中国,乾隆风格及可能时期