Lot 550
A SPINACH GREEN JADE 'DOUBLE' SNUFF BOTTLE 18th/19th century
12 – 19 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Online, London, Knightsbridge£800 - £1,200
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A SPINACH GREEN JADE 'DOUBLE' SNUFF BOTTLE
18th/19th century
Expertly carved in the form of two conjoined bottles, each of rounded rectangular shape with a waisted neck and an oval foot, carved in low relief with a continuous scene featuring a phoenix, a chilong, and two bats amidst scrolling clouds.
7.5cm (2 7/8in) high; 9.2cm (3 5/8in) wide.
Expertly carved in the form of two conjoined bottles, each of rounded rectangular shape with a waisted neck and an oval foot, carved in low relief with a continuous scene featuring a phoenix, a chilong, and two bats amidst scrolling clouds.
7.5cm (2 7/8in) high; 9.2cm (3 5/8in) wide.
Footnotes
十八/十九世紀 碧玉龍鳳雲蝠紋雙聯鼻煙壺
The present lot is distinguished and noteworthy for its incorporation of various auspicious decorative motifs. The lingzhi fungus shaped cloud scrolls are symbols of longevity and immortality. In Chinese, the character of bat, fu, is a homophone for happiness. Also, the combination of dragon and phoenix, considered the most auspicious animals, conveys good omens inviting happiness to marriage. Collectively, these elements encapsulate the good wish for a happy and long life.