**A CHINESE WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE IN THE FORM OF A GOURD, PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY
of pale celadon tone with russet inclusion, carved in relief and pierced with a butterfly and leafy tendrils
6cm
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