Jade Snuff Bottle with Carnelian lid, 1644 AD to 1912 AD
Dimensions: 2.5” (5,5cm) high x 2” (5cm) wide
ES.8512
Exquisite snuff bottle made of jade with a piece of carnelian stone on the lid. In Chinese, jade, pro- nounced as ‘Yu’, means ‘the royal gemstone’ or ‘something precious’. Jade...
Exquisite snuff bottle made of jade with a piece of carnelian stone on the lid. In Chinese, jade, pro- nounced as ‘Yu’, means ‘the royal gemstone’ or ‘something precious’. Jade is believed to be the most beautiful stone, the ultimate symbol of perfection, nature’s perfect marriage of steel- like qualities and unmatched natural beauty.
The chinese character in the middle means “fortune”.
The chinese character in the middle means “fortune”.