A white nephrite snuff bottle, 1760-1850. Photo Bonhams.
The form imitating a porcelain moon flask, with a flat, everted lip and a high foot rim, the front with a low relief carving of twin archaistic kui dragons around a stylized shou medallion, an identical design on the reverse. 1 3/4in (4.4cm) high. Estimate US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,400 - 2,200)
Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)
Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com