A green and pink tourmaline double-gourd-shaped snuff bottle, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The bottle is carved in the form of a double-gourd with nine bats amongst ruyi heads and scrolling clouds. There is a stylised shou character on the lower bulbous section to one side. The stone is of a pale two-tone with cloudy inclusions; with stopper. 2 ½ in. (6.3 cm.) high. Estimate £4,000 – £6,000 ($6,724 - $10,086)

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/