A Chinese agate snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century

the caramel-coloured agate of rounded square form, relief-carved with a pair of roosters and a flying butterfly, stopper

This is in excellent condition with a few minor nicks to the inner mouth rim and very light surface ware. The stopper is possibly a later replacement with the spoon missing.
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