Chinese White Jade Snuff Bottle, 18th Century

A Chinese white jade flattened snuff bottle dating from the 18th century. The snuff bottle has a carving of a lotus pond scene on the front and a poem on the reverse.

Dimensions are: 2 1/4 inches tall X 1 1/2 inches wide, 5.7 cm tall X 3.8 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: It is in good condition, though the stopper has no spoon.

Provenance: From Mr. Kung in Vancouver, Canada, inherited from his father, who acquired this item in Hong Kong and had it shipped to Canada before the 1970s. Lots 194-198 from our auction on Sept 6th, 2019 were from the same estate.