Lot 475 , A Chinese white and russet jade bitter melon snuff bottle, 1800-1900, 5.5cm

A Chinese white and russet jade 'bitter melon' snuff bottle, 1800-1900, carved in relief with a butterfly, tendrils and leaves, with a russet skin to two sides, possibly converted from a carving, 5.5cm
Estimate £200-300

Natural inclusions and a large brown vein to the centre of the stone which is very slightly open in one short section otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £210