A YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE 'DRAGON AND LUOHAN' SNUFF BOTTLE
A YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE 'DRAGON AND LUOHAN' SNUFF BOTTLE
Master of the Rocks School, 1780-1850
Of rounded square shape surmounted by a short tubular neck with a flat lip, the yellowish-green stone with cloudy inclusions and patches of russet skin, finely carved with a dragon amid clouds hovering above a seated luohan holding a bowl, the short oval foot ring enclosing a row of rolling waves above rocks.
2 3/4in (6.7cm) high
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A YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE 'DRAGON AND LUOHAN' SNUFF BOTTLE
Master of the Rocks School, 1780-1850
Of rounded square shape surmounted by a short tubular neck with a flat lip, the yellowish-green stone with cloudy inclusions and patches of russet skin, finely carved with a dragon amid clouds hovering above a seated luohan holding a bowl, the short oval foot ring enclosing a row of rolling waves above rocks.
2 3/4in (6.7cm) high