A black and green nephrite snuff bottle, 1760-1850. Photo Bonhams.

Of upright rectangular form with a flat lip and straight neck, with a rectangular foot rim and concave foot, the body with black coloration with an attractive patch of green-white halfway around the neck, draping across two of the shoulders. 2 3/8in (5.8cm) high. Estimate US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,400 - 2,200)

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