Smoked rock crystal snuffbox decorated with a crane, China, 19th century Quadrangular in shape with rounded shoulders, the translucent, slightly smoked rock crystal is carved on one side—skillfully utilizing a light gray opaque vein—to depict a crane standing on one leg beneath a pine tree. Green quartz stopper. Height: 7 cm Small chip on the inner edge of the base. Provenance: Millon-Jutheau auction, Hôtel Drouot, July 2, 1984, lot no. 109 (illustrated).