Imperial white jade snuff bottle from the Beijing workshops. Flattened lobed flaring body with Totie masks on the narrow sides. Well carved raised foot and matching lobed design. Semi translucent even color with the slightest hint of russet on both sides in symmetrical position.

China, 18th Century

Provenance:

Private American Collector

Reference:

See Bonhams, NY. March 2018 lot# 8003 for a nearly identical example.

The International Snuff Bottle Society Journal, Spring cover 1996