Lot 260 , An unusual Chinese pale celadon and russet skin jade lion-dog snuff bottle, 19th century, length 5cm excl. wood stand

An unusual Chinese pale celadon and russet skin jade 'lion-dog' snuff bottle, 19th century, the creature with naturalistically carved mane, the stone of a good colour with occasional black speckles and a russet skin, length 5cm excl. wood stand
Estimate £300-500

The snuff bottle has natural inclusions and tiny speckles to the jade, there are no restoration chips or cracks, the stopper is lacking, comes together with a fitted wood stand which is in good condition.


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Sold for £1,300