COLLECTION OF TEN CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES IN ROSEWOOD FITTED BOX,Qing Dynasty. Celadon jade snuff bottle of flattened ovoid-form with russet inclusion, well hollowed; café-au-lait jade snuff bottle of flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders, well hollowed; agate snuff bottle of flattened ovoid-form; russet and celadon jade snuff bottle carved to depict grape and foliage, well hollowed; agate snuff bottle of flattened ovoid-form carved in high relief with horse and attendant, well hollowed; amethyst overlay clear glass snuff bottle of flattened ovoid-form delicately carved with foliate decoration; three color overlay clear glass peach form snuff bottle carved with foliate motif in low relief; two color overlay "snowstorm" glass snuff bottle of flattened ovoid-form finely carved to depict dignitaries in boat and under a parasol with attendants, with ruyi head and pine tree; amber snuff bottle of flattened ovoid-form, well hollowed; smoky rock crystal snuff bottle of ovoid-form - Largest: 2 1/2 in. high. Estimate $8,000-10,000
PROVENANCE: Estate of a Japanese gentleman, McLean, VA.
Amber snuff bottle: minute chips to foot rim and mouth rim. Celadon jade snuff bottle: very minute chip on mouth rim. Green overlay snuff bottle: Minute chips on mouth rim. Amethyst overlay snuff bottle: Good condition. Shadow agate snuff bottle: Minute chip on foot rim. Jade grape-form snuff bottle: good condition. Glass peach-form snuff bottle: Good condition. Jade snuff bottle: Good condition. Smoked crystal snuff bottle: Chips to foot. Caved agate snuff bottle: Minute chips to mouth rim and foot rim.
