THREE QUARTZ SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

the first of rutilated quartz, utilizing the russet skin to highlight the carving of sages, bats and pine trees, with one seal reading yu (imperial) on the side; the second of clear quartz with lappet bands encircling the neck and foot, and mock-lion mask ring handles on the shoulder; and the third of smoky quartz, rectangular in shape with mock lion-mask ring handles on the shoulder

The third bottle: Chase Gilmore, 1992.