CHINA - 1780-1850 Baluster-shaped snuff bottle in frosted translucent glass decorated in light blue with two kui dragons clashing around a stylized "shou" (longevity) character on each side Jadeite stopper H. 6.8 cm Provenance : - Former collection of Professor Victor Graham - Sale Millon - Jutheau, April 25, 1990, lot 77 Please ask for the condition reports before the sale: they are not included in the sheets. Expert : Cabinet Portier Alice Jossaume [email protected] +33 (0)1 48 00 03 41 - Please note that all the snuff bottles have been measured without the stopper (only the body)/Veuillez noter que les tabatières ont été mesurées sans les bouchons (juste le corps de la tabatière).

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