AN AMETHYST ‘LINGZHI’ SNUFF BOTTLECarved amethyst of with color varying from white crystal to deep amethyst. China, early 20th centuryReticulated carving to depict lingzhi in high relief amid foliage, tendrils and rockwork.Shape: FiguralHollowing: Hollowing only in shape of a small cylinder to fit the spoonMouth, neck and lip: Short oval neck with flat top and small mouthBase: Flat base succinct to depictionStopper: Matching, with a small bird sitting on topHeight of the bottle with stopper: 6.5 cm.Width of the mouth: 5 mm.Width of the neck: 11 mm.Condition: A few chips, otherwise goodProvenance: American private collection清代紫晶巧彫“靈芝”鼻烟壺有些微小裂紋，總體情況良好美國私人收藏