GROUP OF FOUR AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY ? ?????????? ? each of compressed spherical form and cleverly carved in relief using the different tones of the stone, one decorated with a scholar lecturing a seated young man, with an agate stopper; one carved with a chi dragon chasing a flaming pearl; one depicting an elder reclining against a tree underneath a bird cage, with an agate stopper; and one decorated with two birds, with a pink hardstone stopper (Dimensions: largest: 8cm high) (Qty: 4) (largest: 8cm high) Condition report: From left to right (in the main image): (1) good overall condition; (2) good overall condition, missing stopper; (3) good overall condition, a piece of refilling on the back, about 1 cm width (see image); (4) good overall condition.