CHINESE JADE QING SNUFF BOTTLE

This is a beautiful example of Chinese snuff bottles; the square body sits on a low oval foot finely carved on both sides with inscriptions and lotus flowers; a red colored stone or glass original stopper to complete the bottle. Widely used by Chinese and Mongolians during the Qing dynasty to contain powedered tobacco. Very Good Condition; Size:58mmx43.5mm;79.2g; Qing Dynasty or earlier. Provenance: Private Somerset Estate collection of Asian, Ancient and Oriental Art, acquired 1980-2010.