A Chinese Peking Glass Enameled Snuff Bottle, 50BX
This flattened Peking glass snuff bottle with low molded side bosses is hand-enameled with a vibrant floral and avian composition, featuring a colourful bird perched among blossoming peonies and foliage. The neck bears delicate red scroll border ornament, and the vessel is topped with a polished red agate stopper secured within a brass fitting. Height 7 cm (2 3/4 in.), width 6 cm (2 9/16 in.).
Condition
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". These antique works of art will naturally exhibit age, wear, restoration, losses and imperfections consistent with their long history. The absence of any comment regarding a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage, repair or restoration. No warranty, express or implied, is provided with respect to the condition of any lot.
This flattened Peking glass snuff bottle with low molded side bosses is hand-enameled with a vibrant floral and avian composition, featuring a colourful bird perched among blossoming peonies and foliage. The neck bears delicate red scroll border ornament, and the vessel is topped with a polished red agate stopper secured within a brass fitting. Height 7 cm (2 3/4 in.), width 6 cm (2 9/16 in.).
Condition
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". These antique works of art will naturally exhibit age, wear, restoration, losses and imperfections consistent with their long history. The absence of any comment regarding a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage, repair or restoration. No warranty, express or implied, is provided with respect to the condition of any lot.
