A JASPER 'STORKS' SNUFF BOTTLE 18th/19th century Of compressed globular form, the body below a cylindrical neck and supported on a short foot ring surrounding a flat base, the front finely carved in relief from the marble-white patch with a pair of storks, their necks elegantly arched backwards, the mottled olive green stone on the reverse carved with two leafy bamboo plants, stopper. 7cm (2 3/4in) high. (2). Footnotes: The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.3JDXJDAA 該批次中含有象牙的物品已根據《象牙法案》（章節10）註冊Ref.3JDXJDAA 十八/十九世紀 碧玉鳥竹紋鼻煙壺 Provenance: Joan Wasserman collection, London Hugh Moss Ltd., London Trudy and John Cohen, collection no.B45, acquired from the above circa 1974 來源： Joan Wasserman舊藏, 倫敦 倫敦古董商Hugh Moss Ltd. Trudy及John Cohen伉儷，藏品編號B45，約1974年從上處獲得 The stork (guan 鸛), believed to live a long life and closely associated with the Eight Immortals, came to symbolise longevity. Its homophonous connection with the official's hat (guanmian 冠冕) further conveys ideas of promotion and elevated status in government. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y Ф * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing