Lot 258 , A Chinese white and russet jade snuff bottle, 19th century, 4.9 cm high excluding stopper

A Chinese white and russet jade snuff bottle, 19th century,
carved in the form of a ribbon-tied double gourd, with a bat to the shoulder and a dragonfly to the opposing side, the carver skilfully using the russet inclusion in the stone for the insects wings,
4.9 cm high excluding stopper
£400-600

Condition:
Natural veining and inclusions to the stone, otherwise in good condition.

Sold for £460