AN AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE WITH CHILONG AND LINGZHI China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) end of 18TH to early 19TH CENTURY Description China. Of flattened ovoid form, supported on an oval foot ring, carved in relief with a chilong on rockwork in pursue of the flaming pearl, its bifurcated tail emanating a cloud, and the reverse with a lingzhi fungus. The translucent amber suffused with dark brown inclusions. Stopper Coral with hardstone platelet, carved spoon Weight 22.7 gr Dimensions Height including stopper 61 mm, Diameter neck 14 mm and mouth 5 mm Provenance Belgium private collection Condition: Good condition with minor wear, little nibbling to the mouth, few nicks, minor scratches, and natural fissures, some of which have developed into thin hairline cracks Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 28 September 2021, lot 802 Price: USD 1,890 or approx. EUR 2,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A carved amber 'Buddhist lion' snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century Expert remark: Compare the related color, form, and carving. Note the size (5.1 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 12 September 2018, lot 621 Price: USD 6,875 or approx. EUR 8,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A carved amber snuff bottle, 1750-1850 Expert remark: Compare the related color, form, and carving. Note the size (5.7 cm). lien video https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/c9gggbud1788741y4py78/ACivC5I9_LExTrqsgexFJgk?rlkey=0q9lm77jz496nrg72f7gxfa4t&dl=0