Snuff bottle - Precious Jade mark - Wan Yu 玩玉 - Scholar...

A superb Chinese Republic period snuff bottle, measuring circa 7,5cm in height and weighing 48g, delicately painted in iron red (allite red) to depict a scholar in landscape. Marked to the underside with Wan Yu 玩玉 mark, alluding to porcelain "as precious as jade". Estimated age: Republic period, 1912-1949. Condition: Very good, no damages or repairs. Small kiln burn mark at the top, no other issues. This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

Estimate:£167.9

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