A rock crystal double snuff bottle, 1750-1820. Photo Bonhams.

Formed as two conjoined double gourds, each with concave lips and concave feet, the larger bottle incised on one side with a prunus branch and a stalk of bamboo following a tawny-brown inclusion, the larger bottle smokey and slightly crizzled, the smaller bottle notably clearer, both bottles very well-hollowed into both bulbs. 2 3/8in (5.9cm) high. Sold for US$ 10,625 (€7,636)

Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com