A superb 18th century antique Chinese carved nephrite jade snuff bottle, of flattened ovoid form, finely carved to simulate a beribboned sash tied at the center and filled with a star-shape classic design, reserved on the overall studded ground, the stone of pale celadon color with areas of attractive russet inclusions, very well hollowed, good polished and of fine oily texture associated with high quality Chinese jade ...click for details
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