A FOSSILIFEROUS LIMESTONE SNUFF BOTTLE1750-1860 Of flattened, rounded form with a cylindrical neck and with a neatly carved concave oval foot, very well-hollowed, the dark gray stone with small circular fossilized inclusions in tones of light gray forming an abstract design; stopper. 2in (5cm) high 1750-1860 石化石灰石鼻煙壺一件 Provenance: Raymond Li, October 1990 Joan and Ted Dorf Collection, no. 101 This is a great example of a limestone bottle, which although visually dramatic, is still understated. The quality of the carving can be seen in features such as the concave oval foot, which is delicately executed. The inclusions in the stone are more reminiscent of an abstract painting than a natural material.