A white and russet jade 'chilong' snuff bottle, Qianlong

A white and russet jade 'chilong' snuff bottle, Qianlong

Of rectangular form , the white stone on the rounded front side skilfully worked in low relief to depict a lively chilong dragon with long curling tail, the reverse side of flattened section with sharp sides rising from an oval foot, revealing the rich orange russet skin, stopper.
6cm (2¼in) high. (2). Sold for HK$45,600

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Paintings, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com