A RED OVERLAY TRANSLUCENT GLASS 'KUILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
A RED OVERLAY TRANSLUCENT GLASS 'KUILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1820
Of flattened pear shape rising to a slightly tapered neck and flat lip, the cranberry-red overlay on each face carved to form a pair of confronting foliate kuilong bound together by rings around their tails and forelegs, the sides carved with lion mask and mock ring handles above C-scrolls and polygons, all supported on a tall foot ring.
2 7/8in (7.3cm) high
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A RED OVERLAY TRANSLUCENT GLASS 'KUILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1820
Of flattened pear shape rising to a slightly tapered neck and flat lip, the cranberry-red overlay on each face carved to form a pair of confronting foliate kuilong bound together by rings around their tails and forelegs, the sides carved with lion mask and mock ring handles above C-scrolls and polygons, all supported on a tall foot ring.
2 7/8in (7.3cm) high
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