Agate, honey yellow and caramel color
China, 19th century
Rectangular shape with rounded corners
Very well and wide hollowed body
Slightly recessed base with a flat foot rim
Ingeniously carved relief, which considers the natural veining of the stone
The front side with the depiction of Liu Hai, holding a string of cash coins, and the legendary toad
Verso with a small bat-motif
Mounted as a perfume bottle with hinged lid of yellow gold with filigree decoration, rings eyelets on the side and a stone stopper
Ornate with a central brilliant and four rubies
Height of the bottle with stopper: 7 cm
Width of the mouth: 0.82 cm
Width of the neck without eyelets: 2.3 cm
Good condition

Depicted is Liu Hai, the Taoist god of prosperity, with his companion animal, a three legged, spotted toad. According to legend Liu Hai entices the toad with gold coins out of its lair. Together they bring wealth and prosperity in a household.

Condition: The agate snuff bottle is in good condition with slight signs of age and wear. The height of the bottle with stopper is 7 cm. The width of the mouth measures 0.82 cm and the width of the neck without eyelets is 2.3 cm.

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