A RUBY MATRIX SNUFF BOTTLE Qing Dynasty, 1800-1860 Of compressed pear-shaped form with a rounded body rising to a waisted flared neck from a short foot, the stone of a vibrant purple with milky white and black inclusions, coral stopper with tortoiseshell spoon. 6cm (2 3/8in) high with stopper. (2). Footnotes: 清 一八零零至一八六零年 紅寶巖石鼻烟壺 Provenance: Robert Hall, London A private collection, Edinburgh, acquired from the above 17th November 2005 (invoice) Published and Illustrated: The Heriot Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles, Volume II, Edinburgh, 2020, p.92, fig.78 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing