RARE Antique Han Dynasty period Chinese jade snuff bottle. From the private collections of Mrs. Catherine Leahey, of Worcester, UK, by inheritance. Records bought from Alfred Chillcott & CO, Dealers in Works of Art, Modern Antique Furniture, Curios, Armor, Plate, China, Jewels, etc. 47 & 49 Park ST, Bristol, England; Dated 3rd October 1904.
Carved in form of a seated sheep, with head facing straight forward, resting on its four legs. The hump gently raised the neck with narrow opening. The jade displays pale-grayish-brown color with attractive darker and lighter inclusions.
Due to multiple items on one receipt; The Original Receipt will NOT COME WITH THE SALE.

Dimensions: 42.89mm H x 59.25mm W
Weight: 113.6g

PROVENANCE:
From the private collections of Mrs. Catherine Leahey, of Worcester, UK, by inheritance. Records bought from Alfred Chillcott & CO, Dealers in Works of Art, Modern Antique Furniture, Curios, Armor, Plate, China, Jewels, etc. 47 & 49 Park ST, Bristol, England; Dated 3rd October 1904. The Leahey's family collections can be found from Lot-23- through Lot-32.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.
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