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A vast selection of jadeite and nephrite Chinese carvings from private collections to include a thinly walled censor with signature, mutton fat examples of carved animals, and celadon, many with receipts from reputable dealers from the 1980s. Snuff bottles from an important collection appraised by Robert Hall in 1985. Porcelain includes Qing, oxblood, blue and white, and early Ming. Buddha figures include a gilt bronze example with turquoise inlay. A large selection of Chinese painted furniture, early Chinese bronze and earthenware examples, painted scrolls to include Toshiya Murase. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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Chinese Jade and Tourmaline Carved Snuff Bottle
Lot 38

Chinese Jade and Tourmaline Carved Snuff Bottle

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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flattened form with well carved depiction of woman and attendant, natural inclusions, well hollowed, 2-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5/8 in.

Provenance: Dorothy Torbert Brink Collection, Laguna Hills, California; by descent in family; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Note: This item is #97 on an appraisal completed by Robert Hall, Chinese Snuff Bottle Expert, in 1985. See accompanying photo of appraisal. The base of the bottle tests as jadeite, the finial cap tests as tourmaline on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

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Dorothy Torbert Brink Collection, Laguna Hills, California; by descent in family; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

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