A fine white jade snuff bottle. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period. Photo Sotheby's

finely carved on each side with writhing archaistic phoenix and kui dragons, the translucent stone of an even white tone with a fine polish, the amethyst stopper encircled with a gilt border; 7.5 cm., 3 in. Estimation 80,000-120,000 HKD. Lot vendu: 680,000 HKD

PROVENANCE: Acquired in Paris between the 1970s and the early 90s

Sotheby's. A Private Collection of Scholarly and Imperial Works of Art. Hong Kong | 04 avr. 2012 www.sotheby's.com