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A carved amethyst rock crystal snuff bottle the decoration depicting symbols of five bats which represent the five blessings: health, long life, prosperity, love of virtue, and a tranquil, natural death. The bats encircle a stylized caligraph known as the prosperity symbol. 6.5cm.
Estimate £50 to £80
Hammer price: £120