Description:

A REVERSE PAINTED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE IN THE MANNER OF WANG XISAN
Chinese, first half 20th century. Double mask bottle painted with fisherman and scholars seated in mountainous river landscape, jadeite stopper and collar with ivory spoon. Receipt from Jade Dragon, Ann Arbor, MI dated Jan. 14, 2007. Noted Morse Collection 17862; label to underside.

    Provenance:
  • Ex Morse Collection, Boston, MA USA
  • Dimensions:
  • Bottle: 2 7/8 in. (7.30 cm.), with stopper: 3 1/4 in. (8.26 cm.); 120 grams

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November 11, 2022 11:00 AM CST
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