TWO GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
TWO GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
1750-1800
The first of ovoid shape, supported on a concave foot, made from aubergine glass, one side carved in high-relief with a figure of Shoulao and a bat, reversed by a low-relief carving of a blooming chrysanthemum; the second of teardrop shape, supported on an oval foot ring, made from aventurine-splashed transparent blue glass, the short sides carved with lion mask and mock ring handles.
3in (7.5cm) high, the taller
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TWO GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
1750-1800
The first of ovoid shape, supported on a concave foot, made from aubergine glass, one side carved in high-relief with a figure of Shoulao and a bat, reversed by a low-relief carving of a blooming chrysanthemum; the second of teardrop shape, supported on an oval foot ring, made from aventurine-splashed transparent blue glass, the short sides carved with lion mask and mock ring handles.
3in (7.5cm) high, the taller