Carved agate “Bat” snuff bottle, Qing dynasty

Carved agate with a translucent tone and subtle reddish flecks. It has a flat body with a rounded profile and a large circular mouth. It is decorated on one side with two small bats with outstretched wings holding a coin with their muzzles, all carved in relief and with fine engraved details. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Size: 5.8 x 2.1 x 4.5 cm 

Weight: 74.3 g

Provenance:

- Present private collection, London, United Kingdom.