A green nephrite snuff bottle, 1740-1800. Photo Bonhams

Of upright rectangular form with sloping shoulders, with a flat lip and a oval foot rim, the sides with concave ovoid panels, the interior very well-hollowed, the stone an olive green with patches of brown and minute black flecks. 2 3/8in (5.9cm) 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