A Chinese lapis with a gold and quarts matrix snuff bottle with a carved handle and a tiger's eye stopper. The snuff bottle features a banana leaf border with flowers and a butterfly on one side and a pair of birds in a tree on the other. Dimensions: 2 1/16 inches tall X 1 3/8 inches wide; 5.2 cm tall X 3.5 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report It is in good condition.
Provenance From a collection in Los Angeles, California.
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