CHINESE AQUAMARINE SNUFF BOTTLE,19th century. Carved in low relief to depict figures under pine trees, the stone of even transparent sea blue tone, well hollowed. 十九世紀 水藍寶石鼻煙壺 Published in the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society Journal, June 1975, p. 8 - 2 1/2 in high. Estimate $1,000-1,500
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Maryland. Acquired at Sotheby's, June 5, 1987, sale 5505, lot 201.
Minute chip on foot rim, otherwise in good condition
