Lot 410: A Chinese Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottle with Agate...
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A Chinese Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottle with Agate Stopper and Spoon.
Of flattened rectangular form with gently rounded shoulders, this snuff bottle is carved from deep cobalt-blue lapis lazuli, densely mottled with natural lighter inclusions and fine veining. The stone is smoothly polished, with a shallow oval foot and a short cylindrical neck. It is fitted with a domed, variegated agate stopper mounted with a metal collar and an integral spoon.
H: Approximately 7.6cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.
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