A nephrite snuff bottle, 1750-1830. Photo Bonhams.

Of compressed meiping form with a flat, everted lip, pinched neck and high oval foot rim, the body with a continuous band of archaistic motifs inspired by a taotie design from early bronze vessels, the stone with striations of russet and black. 2 3/8in (6cm) 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