Hanging snuff bottles were required for court use, where pockets which could be used to conceal weapons were forbidden. The 2-3/4 inches (7 cm) gray stone with black inclusions is carved in the form of a fruit with the vine and leaves wrapped around the bottom. Two rings are carved at the top to hold the two 11 inches silver chains used to suspend the bottle. The stone scratch tests as jade. A green jade cabochon set in a silver bezel acts as the stopper. Excellent. Chinese, 18th-19th Century.