A yellow nephrite snuff bottle, 1760-1820. Photo Bonhams.

Of pear shape, elegantly proportioned, with a flat lip and an oval foot rim surrounding a recessed foot, carved with two fixed-ring lion mask handles to the shoulder, the stone of an even tone. 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high. Estimate US$ 4,000 - 6,000 (€2,900 - 4,300)

Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)

Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com