A SCALLOPED FORM WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLEPossibly imperial, 1750-1820 Of even white tone, of rectangular scalloped form with a cylindrical neck and a neatly carved rectangular footrim, very well-hollowed, the two main sides carved with raised archaic calligraphy, reading hua fu maoyan (thatched cottage surrounded by flowers) and keren ruyu (as delightful as jade); stopper. 2 3/8in (6cm) high 1750-1820 白玉倭角刻銘鼻煙壺一件 或爲御製 Provenance: Helen D. Ling Estate, July 29, 2007 Joan and Ted Dorf Collection, no. 363