19th century, Qing dynasty. The snuff bottle is of flattened oval form with shoulders surmounted by two taotie holding rings faux handles on opposing sides, the body resting on a raised oval foot ring, with a rose quartz stopper and a spoon. With natural inclusions and veins in stone. From the Christian Collection, Middleborough, MA. Approx. 2 1/4 by 1 5/8 in., 5.8 by 4.2 cm

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