California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3361 
A WHITE JADE 'ORCHID' SNUFF BOTTLE    清 白玉刻蘭花鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $5000

Rising to high shoulders, the snuff bottle is of ovoid form and carved in shallow relief with frondent orchid in front and the back carved with inscriptions of 'Qianlong Nian Zhi'. The body is of polished white tone with a green jadeite stopper. Qing Dynasty period.