A very rare white jade 'coin' snuff bottle
A very rare white jade 'coin' snuff bottle
18th/19th century
The compressed circular bottle raised on an oval foot, meticulously carved on both sides with a Spanish silver dollar, the front side with the monarch's head surrounded by an inscription reading 'Carolus.IIII.del.gratia' and the year 1798, the reverse with the Spanish coat of arms and the continued inscription 'Hispan.et.idn.rex.M.8.R.F.M.', all encircled by a milled edge, stopper. 4.8cm (1 7/8in) high (2).
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A very rare white jade 'coin' snuff bottle
18th/19th century
The compressed circular bottle raised on an oval foot, meticulously carved on both sides with a Spanish silver dollar, the front side with the monarch's head surrounded by an inscription reading 'Carolus.IIII.del.gratia' and the year 1798, the reverse with the Spanish coat of arms and the continued inscription 'Hispan.et.idn.rex.M.8.R.F.M.', all encircled by a milled edge, stopper. 4.8cm (1 7/8in) high (2).
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