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PROPERTIES FROM A FRENCH COLLECTOR OF JADE CARVINGS AND SNUFFBOTTLESA WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE OF ROUND SHAPECHINA, POSSIBLY QING DYNASTYThis snuff bottle has been carved out of a single piece of white jade. It rests on a short ring foot, as a flattened egg-shaped body and round shoulders carved with ‘beast’ handles with loose rings imitation and surmounted by a short cylindrical neck. The inner part is masterfully hollowed. Offered at auction together with a stopper.H (stopper excluded): 5,8 cmWeight: 55,1 gramsProvenance: Property from a French collector: a collection of jade and stone carvings and snuff bottles assembled over two decades. Pieces either bought privately or at public auction. Note: Compare with a related snuff bottle dated to the 18th-19th century, property from the collection of Philipp Wood, San Francisco, USA, sold at CHRISTIE’S New York, USA, 2013-01-8/9, lot 161, sold for USD 7,500. 白玉圆形鼻烟壶中国，可能为清末期 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.