A TURQUOISE MATRIX ‘XIWANGMU - 瑤池金母’ SNUFF BOTTLE CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY Finely carved in high relief with Xiwangmu riding a flying phoenix and one side, and with a Daoist immortal with a pine tree on the other side. With its original turquoise stopper. The inner part is well hollowed. Affixed to a parcel reticulated matching wooden stand. H (stand and stopper included): 7,2 cm Total gross weight: 52,9 grams Note: Xiwangmu is known as The Queen Mother of the West and is associated with Daoism. 绿松石“西王母”鼻烟壶 中国，晚清，19世纪 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.