Qing Dynasty, White Jade with dark-skin Carvings Snuff Bottle

Description

View Qing Dynasty, White Jade with dark-skin Carvings Snuff Bottle with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Style common in the late 18th Century and Early 19th C. This is White Jade Snuff Bottle skillfully carved using the dark green and light green skin that surrounds it, on one side with a a sage greeting an attendant under a peach tree, and what appears like a duck, carved in relief, with its head turned backwards, on the other side. This is White Jade Snuff Bottle skillfully carved using the dark green and light green skin that surrounds it, on one side with a a sage greeting an attendant under a peach tree, and what appears like a duck, carved in relief, with its head turned backwards, on the other side.  The bottle of an upright rectangular form with rounded shoulders, a thick cylindrical neck and a a raised oval rectangular footing.  The bottle has a white mutton-fat color all throughout with carved dark and brown skin on one of its sides.   It comes with a light green jade stopper with black collar.  This outstanding bottle is in remarkable  preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height:  2.34 inches (6.0cm) - not including stopper Width:  1.42 inches (3.6cm) Thickness:  1.14 inches (2.9cm) Weight:   2.4  ounces An similar form snuff bottle is illustrated in 'The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles", by Bob C. Stevens,  Items 408 and 413.  Style common in the late 18th Century and Early 19th C A similarly carved black and white jade snuff bottle was on sale Christies Hong Kong with an estimated value of 1,000,000 and 1,200,000 HKD ($128,000 - $154,000) on 13 November 2013. About Us: We prefer payment by Paypal. Payment is expected within 72 hours of auction closing. We encourage everyone to look, but PLEASE only bid if you intend to complete the purchase. The items will be carefully packed and shipped within the Continental US via USPS Parcel Post, with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation. We are not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment, however, we will file the paperwork for the Post Office to investigate. Please Note: If you live in Florida, taxes are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and will be added to the total cost of the item. All items will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. Please allow 5 to 7 days to receive them. S&H INCLUDES SHIPPING COSTS, INSURANCE, and PACKING MATERIALS. We do not charge for handling and labor. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: SHIPPING COSTS VARY PER LOCATION. If you have any questions, please inquire before bidding/purchasing through Ebay messaging, SHIPPING DISCOUNT : We will combine shipping for multiple items. If all items can be shipped together in one package and delivered to one address, a one time shipping charge will apply (highest price prevails). RETURNS: Accepted if the item is not as described, and is returned within seven days of receipt. Item must be returned in the same condition as described and shipped by us. We refund the purchase price of the item. Buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.     Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Snuff Bottles.

Primary Material

Jade

Color

White

Original/Reproduction

Original

Region of Origin

China

Age

Pre-1800