A RED OVERLAY WHITE GLASS 'CHILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
A RED OVERLAY WHITE GLASS 'CHILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1820
Of rounded rectangular form, rising to a cylindrical neck with flat lip, the red layer carved as a writhing chilong on each face, flanked by bat-form handles on the shoulders, all supported on an oval foot ring.
2 1/2in (6.2cm) high
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A RED OVERLAY WHITE GLASS 'CHILONG' SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1820
Of rounded rectangular form, rising to a cylindrical neck with flat lip, the red layer carved as a writhing chilong on each face, flanked by bat-form handles on the shoulders, all supported on an oval foot ring.
2 1/2in (6.2cm) high
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