A 'MONKEYS AND PEACHES' CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late 19th century to early 20th century. Of a rounded square shape with a cylindrical neck and a convex top, showing an amusing depiction of two monkeys fighting over peaches, with a springing lingzhi looming above, over a honey-yellow to amber ground. Condition: Excellent condition with some old wear and traces of use, minor nibbling. Provenance: French estate. Weight: 63.8 g. Dimensions: Height incl. stopper 73 mm. Diameter neck 24 mm and mouth 8 mm.