A silver and jade snuff bottleMongolia, 19th century
Of moon flask-form standing on a tall and flared foot, the repoussé silver body with floral and butterfly motifs, each main side centered with a coral cabochon and white jade bi disc surrounded by turquoise and coral beads, the shoulders and the upper neck of the bottle further inset with carefully cut corals and turquoise tiles.
3in (7.2cm) high