Peking Glass Snuff Bottle

Description:

Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 18th/19th century, pear-shape, resting on a raised oval foot, the wine-colored glass decorated with a carved flower and bird design on one side, orchids and rocks with a seal on the other, metalwork stopper with domed brown glass top, four-character Qianlong mark incised on base, ht. 2 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800

in good condition with some age wear and metal tarnishing, metal knob slightly protruding from the domed top.


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