Vintage Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottle – Floral Relief For Sale

Up for your consideration is a highly decorative vintage Chinese hardstone snuff bottle, beautifully hand-carved from natural lapis lazuli stone. The bottle shows a striking, high-contrast natural matrix, featuring intense shades of cobalt blue richly intertwined with swirls of gray and white calcite. Both the front and reverse faces are decorated with an elegant low-relief carving depicting a traditional floral and wildlife motif.This piece is notably well-hollowed out and surprisingly lightweight, showcasing excellent workmanship for a vintage piece. It comes complete with its matching polished lapis lazuli cabochon stopper, a decorative twisted-rope white metal filigree collar, and a secure internal metal spoon attachment.A wonderful addition or replacement piece for a collection of Asian art, scholar’s objects, or hardstone carvings.Excellent vintage condition. The hardstone body is free of cracks, chips, or fractures. The metal collar, stopper, and spoon assembly are intact and firmly attached. Please review the high-resolution photographs to assess the stone's natural inclusions and precise carving details.