Nephrite snuff bottle of pebble form, China, 1750-1850 The nephrite is almost white in colour with beautiful russet inclusions, skilfully carved using the veins of the stone of a bat holding in its mouth a square medallion engraved with a swastika from which ribbons extend; this combination forms a rebus signifying ten thousand years of happiness. The bottle is well hollowed out and perfectly adapted to the shape of the hand. Coral stopper carved in the form of small leaves. Height : 7,5 cm A nephrite snuff bottle of pebble form, 1750-1850 The almost white stone with beautiful russet inclusions, skillfully carved using the veins with a bat holding in its mouth a square medallion engraved with a swastika from which ribbons emerge; this association forms a rebus signifying ten thousand years of happiness. The bottle is well hollowed and perfectly adapted to the shape of the hand. Coral stopper carved in the shape of small leaves. Height: 7.5cm