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Antique Chinese Green-on-Green Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle

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A Green-on-Green Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. A clear bubbly glass bottle of flattened teardrop form with a cylindrical neck, and a neatly carved oval foot rim. The transparent glass overlaid in a pale-green translucent green glass and carved in the round into various motifs: dog, butterfly, pine, rabbit and falcon. The stopper of a green glass bead resembling jadeite, vinyl collar, cork and no spoon. Condition: Minor frits at the neck and foot, otherwise fine condition. Overall Measurements: 2.125 in. high x 1.375 in. wide x 0.625 in. deep (5.4 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm). Weight: 1 oz. (31g.) Age: 1750 - 1820. Provenance: Eldred’s Asian Art at Auction August 22, 2013, from lot 41. Doyle New York, Asian Works of Art 3/22/2023, from lot 41. For a similar bottle see: Clare Chu, The Wei Miao Shan Fang Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles, 2021, p.69, #50.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.125 in (5.4 cm)Width: 1.375 in (3.5 cm)Depth: 0.625 in (1.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750 - 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor frits at the neck and foot, otherwise fine condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-UH900561stDibs: LU1778244136392

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