An imitation realgar glass snuff bottle

18th/19th century

18th/19th century
The slightly tapering ovoid bottle supported on an concave foot, with a subtly waisted neck, flat lip, the glass composed of variegated shades of orange-red, mustard-yellow, and brown, forming numerous irregular dapples.
2 1/4in (5.7cm) high

Provenance
with 'Certificate of Identity' issued by the Curios Furniture & Miscellaneous Utensils & Hardware Merchants & Employees Association, Hong Kong & Kowloon, dated 28 February 1974

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