A fine white jade snuff bottle with diamond-point engraved decoration
A fine white jade snuff bottle with diamond-point engraved decoration
18th/19th century
The well-hollowed spade form bottle designed with a spreading neck, carefully recessed lip and foot, lightly and delicately incised with fishermen in boats in a tranquil waterscape on one side, the verso depicting a figure trying to subdue a serpentine creature.
2in (5.1cm) high
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A fine white jade snuff bottle with diamond-point engraved decoration
18th/19th century
The well-hollowed spade form bottle designed with a spreading neck, carefully recessed lip and foot, lightly and delicately incised with fishermen in boats in a tranquil waterscape on one side, the verso depicting a figure trying to subdue a serpentine creature.
2in (5.1cm) high