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Rare Antique snowflakes red overlay snuff bottle, China 18th good provenance.

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China, A rare red overlay and snoflakes snuff bottle, 18th century. A red overlay glass snuff bottle carved on a white bubbled snowflakes ground with pine, prunus and bamboo. Together, a pine tree (Songshu), bamboo (Zhuzi ) and a plum blossoms (meihua) symbolize and wish longevity and endurance. This iconic combination is called 'Three friends of the winter' (Suihansanyou ). It is a symbol of friendship and good luck. China, 18th century. Provenance: Robert Hall. 8,5 x 5,2 x 2,1 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.23 in (8.2 cm)Width: 2.05 in (5.2 cm)Depth: 0.83 in (2.1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cut Glass,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6491242492682

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