Two red overlay decorated 'snowflake' glass snuff bottles
Two red overlay decorated 'snowflake' glass snuff bottles
Late 18th/19th century
Each of compressed globular form, expertly worked in red overlay, one carved with a full blooming prunus tree on each main side, the underside decorated with a prunus flower head; the second carved with a lotus pond on one side, the verso depicting a pleasant flower-and-butterfly theme with ornamental rocks.
2 3/8 and 2 1/4in (6 and 5.7cm) high
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Two red overlay decorated 'snowflake' glass snuff bottles
Late 18th/19th century
Each of compressed globular form, expertly worked in red overlay, one carved with a full blooming prunus tree on each main side, the underside decorated with a prunus flower head; the second carved with a lotus pond on one side, the verso depicting a pleasant flower-and-butterfly theme with ornamental rocks.
2 3/8 and 2 1/4in (6 and 5.7cm) high