A celadon nephrite snuff bottle with russet skin, 1750-1850. Photo Bonhams.

Of compressed form with a straight neck and flat lip, supported by a high oval foot rim, with fixed ring lion mask handles to each side, one face of the bottle slightly concave and displaying a russet skin. 2 3/8in (5.9cm) high. Estimate US$ 5,000 - 7,000 (€3,600 - 5,000)

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