Bamboo snuffbox carved in the shape of pods, China, 1820-1900 The bamboo is carved in the shape of three superimposed flat pods, suspended from branches bearing other young pods originating around the snuffbox opening. Orange cornelian stopper carved in the shape of a leaf and encircled by a green jadeite ring. Height: 5.3 cm Patina of use. Provenance : Pierre Bergé & Associés sale, May 25, 2004, lot 54 (illustrated p. 17).