Leilão Bidspirit | White jade snuff bottle, Ming

White jade snuff bottle, Ming dynasty, 17th Century - Hetian white jade snuff bottle, carved and embossed on the outside. The shape is oval, slightly flattened, stands on an oval foot, without inscriptions, and under a circular neck with a small hole in the center. The reliefs show a traditional rocky landscape with pine trees and bamboo. In very good condition for the antique, without a lid. Pine (松樹) is a type of tree widely represented in the arts for its significance of longevity and hardiness. It is a tree that can thrive in rough places and lives for many years. Bamboo (竹) also has a broad cultural significance, considered for its tough bark, conviviality and uprightness, as well as an example of perseverance. Provenance: Important collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980. Size: 5 x 4.1 x 5.6 cm; Weight: 127 g