A FOSSILIFEROUS LIMESTONE SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1860
Of flattened, rounded form with a cylindrical neck and with a neatly carved concave oval foot, very well-hollowed, the dark gray stone with small circular fossilized inclusions in tones of light gray forming an abstract design; stopper.
2in (5cm) high
Footnotes:
1750-1860 石化石灰石鼻煙壺一件

Provenance:
Raymond Li, October 1990
Joan and Ted Dorf Collection, no. 101

This is a great example of a limestone bottle, which although visually dramatic, is still understated. The quality of the carving can be seen in features such as the concave oval foot, which is delicately executed. The inclusions in the stone are more reminiscent of an abstract painting than a natural material.

Very good condition.