A BAMBOO-VENEER 'BATS AND RUYI' SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

of circular form raised on a short splayed foot of rectangular section, finely veneered in light brown bamboo and carved in low relief on each side with a shou character encircled by intertwining bats and a border of ruyi, the short tapering neck fitted with a canted stopper embellished with ivory

Collection of Edward T. Chow, thence by descent.