Lot 270 , A Chinese jet pear-shaped snuff bottle, 19th century, 6.7cm excluding stopper (no. 792)

A Chinese jet pear-shaped snuff bottle, 19th century, carved in relief with flowers and rockwork, 6.7cm excluding stopper
Estimate £200-300

Provenance: purchased from Sotheby's for £78 in February 1981.

There is a tiny chip to the edge of the foot. Some minute nicks to the rim and edge of the foot. Some wear to the carved decoration on both sides. The stopper has been glued on to the cork bung, otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £200