Lot 462 , Two Chinese celadon and russet jade snuff bottles, 1800-1900, 5cm, both with coral stoppers

Two Chinese celadon and russet jade snuff bottles, 1800-1900, the first of pale celadon jade carved as pomegranate seeds on a russet leaf, 5cm, the second of pale celadon and russet tone carved as a pomegranate with tendrils, possibly converted from a carving, 5cm, both with coral stoppers
Estimate £200-300

The first snuff bottle carved as pomegranate seeds on a leaf is slightly hollowed, the mouth has a tiny splinter chip measuring 1mm across, the coral stopped has become detached from the cork and snuff spoon.
The second bottle has a tiny nick to the mouth which may be in the manufacture and has been slightly hollowed out.
The cork and spoon will remove.


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Sold for £500