AN EMERALD GREEN JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) early 19TH CENTURY Description The heart-shaped bottle is well hollowed through a very small mouth and left plain to emphasize on the natural beauty of the stone with its colors variegating from lavender to russet and emerald green. Superb hand polish. Stopper Jadeite cabochon Weight 62.5 gr Dimensions Height including stopper 53 mm. Diameter neck 17 mm and mouth – 5 mm. Provenance Belgium private collection Condition: Good condition with minor wear, little nibbling to the mouth, few nicks, minor scratches, and natural fissures, some of which have developed into thin hairline cracks Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 28 September 2021, lot 802 Price: USD 1,890 or approx. EUR 2,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A carved amber 'Buddhist lion' snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century Expert remark: Compare the related color, form, and carving. Note the size (5.1 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 12 September 2018, lot 621 Price: USD 6,875 or approx. EUR 8,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A carved amber snuff bottle, 1750-1850 Expert remark: Compare the related color, form, and carving. Note the size (5.7 cm). lien video https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/dv00qj7hb82n3djsrxgik/AAfITIaiqV4KZKZaSIKvdL4?rlkey=vmc1lishkyafdbaybg4p8pahy&dl=0