Period:Qing dynasty Production date:1800-1860 (circa)
Materials:glass, metal, bamboo,
Technique:overlaid
Subjects:animal dragon symbol
Dimensions:Height: 6.40 centimetres (without stopper)
Description:
Snuff-bottle made of white opaque glass overlaid with red, decorated with “chi” dragons and bats (auspicious symbols). With (broken) stopper made of metal and a bamboo spoon.
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![图片[1]-snuff-bottle BM-1877-0116.54-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/43/mid_01230455_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-snuff-bottle BM-1877-0116.54-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/43/mid_01230458_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-snuff-bottle BM-1877-0116.54-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/43/mid_01230460_001.jpg)
![图片[4]-snuff-bottle BM-1877-0116.54-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/43/mid_01230465_001.jpg)
![图片[5]-snuff-bottle BM-1877-0116.54-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/43/mid_01230470_001.jpg)
Comments:This type of overlaid glass was once described as ‘cameo style’ by connoisseurs.
Materials:glass, metal, bamboo,
Technique:overlaid
Subjects:animal dragon symbol
Dimensions:Height: 6.40 centimetres (without stopper)
Description:
Snuff-bottle made of white opaque glass overlaid with red, decorated with “chi” dragons and bats (auspicious symbols). With (broken) stopper made of metal and a bamboo spoon.
IMG
Comments:This type of overlaid glass was once described as ‘cameo style’ by connoisseurs.
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