A rock crystal snuff bottle

Qing dynasty - 18th century
Height: 2 1/8in. (5.5cm.) excluding stopper

Forming a fingered citron also known as Buddha’s hand, the top of the bottle carved with a branch and leaves, together with a coral stopper forming the stem. The stone is nearly flawless with slight inclusions.

Provenance:
Kenneth Greenstein
E. and J. Frankel, New York

Condition: excellent

Ref. 498632

US$2,000