A CARVED LAPIS LAZULI SNUFF BOTTLE WITH DRAGON, REPUBLICChina, Republic period (1912-1949). Of figural form, raised on an oval foot ring, carved in high relief with a sinuous dragon above crushing waves climbing up one side, the stone of an intense blue hue amid veins in various shades of gray and areas of glimmering mica flecks.Condition: Good condition with some wear, the stone with natural fissures, one wave with a chip. Provenance: Spanish private collection. Stopper: Buddha eye glass stopper with metal mount and spoon. Weight: 67 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 6 cm