R7227/SB24
Description
A Chinese white jade snuff bottle, carved on one side with a dragon amongst lingzhi style clouds, looking down on a tiger amongst rockwork, the reverse with a fish above the waves. 6.4 cm, 2 ½ inches high. Qianlong, 1736-1795.
Provenance & Additional Information
Formerly in an American private collection. Formerly in an English private collection
Condition
Available on request.
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