Greyish white nephrite jade snuff bottle Chinese, 1750-1780 of well...

Greyish white nephrite jade snuff bottle Chinese, 1750-1780 of well hollowed flattened rounded form finely carved on both sides with a longevity character enclosed within an elaborated archaic imitation bronze framework, with a coral stopper and turquoise collar, bottle 6cm high Provenance: the John Percival Love (1896-1974) collectionGreyish white nephrite jade snuff bottle Chinese, 1750-1780 of well hollowed flattened rounded form finely carved on both sides with a longevity character enclosed within an elaborated archaic imitation bronze framework, with a coral stopper and turquoise collar, bottle 6cm high Provenance: the John Percival Love (1896-1974) collection

With natural imperfections, flaws, inclusions and discolouration. Untested for treatments. With a later damaged spoon. With small chips. With evidence of old adhesive on the top of the stopper. With flaw to the foot rim. With signs of wear consistent with age and use.