The bottle is of honey chalcedony, the green inclusions carved to depict two Buddhist lions chasing brocade balls, whilst a three-legged toad watches the scene, 5.7cm.
This is a classic example of the style of hardstone carving that became very popular in China in the early 19th Century; the craftsman showing great skill in utilising the natural inclusions in the stone to depict the subjects.
Green is uncommon in this material.
