Chinese Gourd-Shape Silver Snuff Bottle, Late 19th Cent

A Chinese silver gourd-shaped snuff bottle dating from the late-19th century. The snuff bottle features a carved flower roundel, a gourd, and a cricket.

Dimensions: 3 1/4 inches tall X 1 3/4 inches wide; 8.3 cm tall X 4.4 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: General age wear with a crack near the gourd's inlaid stone.

Provenance: From a private collection in Maryland.