Four Chinese lapis lazuli snuff bottles, 20th century, the f...
Four Chinese lapis lazuli snuff bottles, 20th century, the first of flattened double gourd form with shaped conical stopper, ribbon tied to the centre to one side, the other with twin bats carved in high relief, with gilt inclusions throughout, 2¾in. (7cm.) high; the second of flattened ovoid form with twin carved mythical beast ring handles, oval foot and stepped green and orange domed stopper; plus two others, one with white and gilt inclusions. (4)
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Four Chinese lapis lazuli snuff bottles, 20th century, the first of flattened double gourd form with shaped conical stopper, ribbon tied to the centre to one side, the other with twin bats carved in high relief, with gilt inclusions throughout, 2¾in. (7cm.) high; the second of flattened ovoid form with twin carved mythical beast ring handles, oval foot and stepped green and orange domed stopper; plus two others, one with white and gilt inclusions. (4)