Green and red nephrite snuffbox decorated with dragons, China, 1780-1850 Of flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders, each face carved with two coiled chi dragons holding a branch of lingzhi mushroom in their mouths. A beautiful Buddhist lion mask with a ring in its mouth is carved on each shoulder. The bottle stands on an oval foot. Lapis lazuli stopper. Height: 6.7 cm Small defect on one of the muzzles.