snuff-bottle BM-1873-0502.4.a-b

Period:Qing dynasty Production date:1800-1873
Materials:glass, tobacco leaf,
Technique:overlaid, incised, mould-made,
Subjects:dragon symbol animal
Dimensions:Height: 5.40 centimetres Width: 4.70 centimetres

Description:
Mould-made clear semi-opaque glass snuff-bottle overlaid with red decoration of a stylistic fu 福 character(meaning happiness). Mock ring handles with incised (dragon?) faces. With oval foot base. Contains remnants of snuff.
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Comments:This type of clear glass with small bubbles was once called ‘snowflake glass’ by connoisseurs. This type of overlaid glass was once described as ‘cameo style’ by connoisseurs.