Lot 6016. A shadow chalcedony snuff bottle, 1780-1860. Estimate US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,800 - 2,700). Photo Bonhams.

Well-hollowed, of rounded square form supported on a splayed oval foot ring, the mostly straight neck with a naturally indented area marked with a triangle patch of brownish inclusions, the lip slightly recessed, one side carved through the dark inclusions in the stone to reveal a monkey holding a leafy peach branch. 2in (5.1cm) high

Provenance: Phyllis Kaufman, California, 14th October 1976 

Illustrated: International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, Journal, June 1979, front cover

Bonhams. CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES FROM TWO PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTIONS, 10:00 EDT - NEW YORK