PROPERTIES FROM A FRENCH COLLECTOR OF JADE CARVINGS AND SNUFFBOTTLES A ROCK CRYSTAL ‘MYTHICAL BEAST, CALABASH AND PINE' SNUFF BOTTLE CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY It rests on a short ring foot and has a flattened round body with round shoulders surmounted by a short tubular neck. It is carved in low-relief with a design, a lotus pond on the front part and a pine tree on the back part. The inner part is well hollowed. Offered at auction together with a stopper. H (stopper excluded): 6,5 cm Weight: 91,6 grams Provenance: Property from a French collector: a collection of jade and stone carvings and snuff bottles assembled over two decades. Pieces either bought privately or at public auction. 水晶“神兽，葫芦及松树”鼻烟壶 中国，清末期，19世纪 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.