1780–1850

Greenish-white nephrite, of rounded rectangular form with a broad cylindrical neck and recessed foot, a mock-mask ring-handle carved on both shoulders, the front and back of the bottle carved in low-relief with the double-character 喜.

喜 means happiness. When doubled, it symbolizes double-happiness, which is often associated with weddings.

H: 5.5 cm

Provenance 起源: Linda F. Crawley

Published 发布: Asiantiques, A Fascination for Miniatures: The Linda F. Crawley Collection of Chinese Snuff (2008), cat. no. 8

Ref. 008-L0627

Price on request