It is a whimsical yet elegant piece that any collector would love to have. Harvesting oxblood coral is illegal, ensuring the continued rarity of such pieces. The bottle has a matching cap with a metal spoon. Please keep in mind that coral is a natural material which has inclusions and imperfections which give it a unique charm. An Oriental snuff bottle made in three parts, top, body and base, etched with an erotic scene on both sides.
Material appears to be bone.
Not vintage, probably 20 years old. Carved on one side with sitting Budai surrounded by 5 boys, the other side with a lohan on rockery attended by a monkey with a smoking incense burner. Excellent carving, especially the detailing of robes, faces, rockery, and monkey s fur. Height with stopper 3 . We have quite a selection of snuff bottles.