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A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE ‘GOURD’ SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTY
Lot 445-FAS0425
China, 1644-1912. Very well hollowed and finely carved in the shape of a gourd with a smaller gourd, and leafage adorning the body in high relief. The semi-translucent stone of a pale celadon color with few icy white inclusions as well as russet patches, which have been cleverly incorporated into the design to highlight the leafage.
Provenance: French private collection.
Condition: Excellent condition with very minor wear. The stopper with tiny nicks.
Stopper: Hardstone
Weight: 97.8 g
Dimensions: Height including stopper 63 mm. Diameter mouth 6 mm.
The gourd (hulu) is a powerful symbol of blessings, longevity, and protection, in Chinese art history. It is associated with prosperity and infinity, and its many seeds represent fertility and abundant descendants. In Daoist tradition, immortals often carry gourds filled with elixirs of life, reinforcing its connection to health and spiritual transcendence. Whether depicted alone or alongside auspicious symbols like bats or butterflies, the gourd remains an enduring emblem of good fortune and longevity in Chinese culture today.
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 30 May 2018, lot 563
Price: HKD 27,500 or approx. EUR 3,900 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A Celadon And Russet Jade 'Gourd' Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty
Expert remark: Compare the related form, leafy decorations, and utilization of the russet areas.
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