Group Of Five Assorted Jade Carvings And Snuff Bottles - Jun 23, 2022 | Freeman's | Hindman In Pa
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Group of five assorted jade carvings and snuff bottles

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Group of five assorted jade carvings and snuff bottles
Group of five assorted jade carvings and snuff bottles
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Comprising a cream and russet pebble-form snuff bottle, a white jade and enameled metal bi-form snuff bottle embellished with amethyst, a grey jade snuff bottle, a white and beige jade sword slide, and a pale celadon-grey plaque carved with a feline and a fabulous beast



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Property from the Collection of George W. Ryan, Philadelphia (1924-2006)

Mr. Ryan studied at the University of Pennsylvania and served as a medic and radiologist with the 195th General Hospital in the 101st Airborne division in the United States Army during WWII. After serving in Belgium and Germany, Mr. Ryan spent time in Paris where he began collecting in earnest. Returning to the US, he completed his studies in 1948 at the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English Literature, going on to a career as an English teacher in the Philadelphia school system. He was a member of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia, the Philobiblon Club, and the International Snuff Bottle Collector's Society.

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Group of five assorted jade carvings and snuff bottles

Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
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Starting Price $750
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Freeman's | Hindman

Freeman's | Hindman

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Benjamin A. Farina
Vice President | Department Head, Asian Arts
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