Description: A group of two Chinese lapis lazuli snuff bottles. ++ Blue and white spotted lapis lazuli with gold speckle inclusions. Carved in low relief of orchid design on both sides. Flattened spade form on oval base, with metal mounted matching stopper. Chipped mouth rim. 2 1/16"h. ++ Small lapis lazuli snuff bottle. Dark blue lapis lazuli with light gold speckle inclusions. Carved in low relief of ancient character on one side. Flattened ovoid form on oval foot, with matching stopper. 1 7/8" (w/stopper). Provenance: From the collection of James F. Scott, Charlottesville Virginia.