China - Republic period (1912-1949)

Antique Chinese carved agate snuff bottle, late Qing to Republic period.
Material: natural agate.
Subject: Magpie and plum blossom.
Condition report:
The main agate body is intact with natural age wear and minor nibbles on raised carving edges. The stopper is permanently glued shut and cannot be opened.
Comes with original carved openwork hardwood stand. The wooden stand has cracks, losses and old repairs with glue.
Hand-carved relief work, old patina consistent with late 19th / early 20th century.