Mid Summer Fine Auction
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 02:00PM EDT
Lot 214
Two Chinese Carved Jade Snuff Bottles
Estimate: $500 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Two Chinese Carved Jade Snuff Bottles
Late 19th to early 20th Century.
First is a carved and inscribed celadon jade "monkey and peach tree" snuff bottle, of flattened ovoid form carved in high relief with monkey climbing amidst gnarled peach trees to one side, utilized the russet skin of the stone, the reverse finely carved in relief with vertical calligraphic inscriptions of four characters. Completed with a conforming green hard stone stopper. Height 3 in. (8 cm).
Second is a russet and gray jade snuff bottle, of ovoid vase form with raised foot flanked by Chilong dragon handles. The body of gray cream tone with russet striations, carved with archaic motif. Height 3 in. (8 cm).
Condition: overall good.
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Late 19th to early 20th Century.
First is a carved and inscribed celadon jade "monkey and peach tree" snuff bottle, of flattened ovoid form carved in high relief with monkey climbing amidst gnarled peach trees to one side, utilized the russet skin of the stone, the reverse finely carved in relief with vertical calligraphic inscriptions of four characters. Completed with a conforming green hard stone stopper. Height 3 in. (8 cm).
Second is a russet and gray jade snuff bottle, of ovoid vase form with raised foot flanked by Chilong dragon handles. The body of gray cream tone with russet striations, carved with archaic motif. Height 3 in. (8 cm).
Condition: overall good.
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