Lot 278 , A Chinese spinach green jade double fish snuff bottle, 19th century or earlier, length 6.4cm, later wood stand

A Chinese spinach green jade 'double fish' snuff bottle, 19th century or earlier, it is possible that this an earlier carving that has been later hollowed, length 6.4cm, later wood stand
Estimate £200-300

There are two 'bruises' to the jade, on small fish's top fin and to the mouth of the snuff bottle, otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £190