Nephrite celadon snuff bottle carved with a dragon among lingzhi

4,000.00 

An nephrite snuff bottle of rectangular form with round shoulders, carved with a “chilong” holding a “fungus” in his mouth.
China, 1750-1850

Description

An unusual nephrite snuff bottle of rectangular form with round shoulders, one face is undecorated to show the russet skin of the stone; the other is carved with a “chilong” holding a “fungus” in his mouth. A branch of « fungus » is cleverly carved on the base forming the foot.
China, 1750-1850
H: 6,4 cm

Provenance: Old French Collection

Galerie Espace 4

9 rue Mazarine
75006 Paris – France
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