California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 August 30, 2015  August 30, 2015

 Lot # 6196 
A WHITE JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' SNUFF BOTTLE    清 白玉獸紋鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 2 1/4 in (6.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1800

Of rounded form, the body is carved in shallow relief with a mythical beast mask to the front and reverse, the stone is of even white tone, fitted with a carved domed spinach jade stopper. Qing Dynasty period.