Snuff Bottle - Mother of Pearl - Magu 麻姑 - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

A very nicely carved 18th/19th century mother of pearl snuffbottle with a depiction of Magu 麻姑 carrying a flower basket . The stopper made of red stone encased in Dutch gold mounting with golden chain. This is probably done in the 19th century to convert it to a perfume bottle. A small inlaid red stone seal mark on the reverse could indicate the once was a poem inscribed on the backside.

Provenance: From a private Dutch collection.

References:
See a similar snuff bottle at Christie's: (USD 6,875. 00) https: //www. christies. com/en/lot/lot-5977710

Condition:
In overall good condition, with a chip off the rim and the cork stopper broken off. No spoon.

Dimensions:
H6 x W4. 5 cm

Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without stand or doll house vase.