TWO OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
TWO OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
1780-1850
Each of flattened, attenuated pear shape; the first of opaque blue, the cinnabar-red layer carved to form a chilong on each face with mask and mock ring handles on the shoulders; the second of translucent pale amber glass, the red layer carved to form four gold fish swimming amid duckweed and bubbles.
2 7/8in (7.3cm) high, the taller
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TWO OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
1780-1850
Each of flattened, attenuated pear shape; the first of opaque blue, the cinnabar-red layer carved to form a chilong on each face with mask and mock ring handles on the shoulders; the second of translucent pale amber glass, the red layer carved to form four gold fish swimming amid duckweed and bubbles.
2 7/8in (7.3cm) high, the taller