TWO GLASS 'CHILONG' SNUFF BOTTLES
TWO GLASS 'CHILONG' SNUFF BOTTLES
1780-1850
The first of flattened, rounded rectangular form, made of transparent green glass carved around the sides with a writhing chilong, all supported on an oval foot ring; the second of flattened pear shape, the cloudy translucent body overlaid with a transparent green layer carved to form the oval foot ring and two chilong grasping rings in their mouths to form 'handles' on the shoulders.
2 1/4in (5.6cm) high, the taller
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TWO GLASS 'CHILONG' SNUFF BOTTLES
1780-1850
The first of flattened, rounded rectangular form, made of transparent green glass carved around the sides with a writhing chilong, all supported on an oval foot ring; the second of flattened pear shape, the cloudy translucent body overlaid with a transparent green layer carved to form the oval foot ring and two chilong grasping rings in their mouths to form 'handles' on the shoulders.
2 1/4in (5.6cm) high, the taller