Lot Essay
The combination of the xi characters to each side can be read together as Shuang Xi (double happiness)
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A CELADON-WHITE JADE BOTTLE
1780-1850
Of spade shape, carved to each of the slightly lobed sides with a recessed oval panel centered by a xi (happiness) character below a double ruyi head collar at the stepped shoulder--2 1/16in. (5.2cm.) high, stopper
1780-1850
Of spade shape, carved to each of the slightly lobed sides with a recessed oval panel centered by a xi (happiness) character below a double ruyi head collar at the stepped shoulder--2 1/16in. (5.2cm.) high, stopper