A GREEN-OVERLAY BROWN GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
This lot is offered without reserve.
A GREEN-OVERLAY BROWN GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE

1770-1850

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A GREEN-OVERLAY BROWN GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
1770-1850
The transparent green overlay is carved through to the translucent brown ground with a continuous scene of 'precious objects' as well as a chilong wrapped around a dragon-headed pole.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) high, rose quartz stopper
Provenance
Christie's London, 12 October 1987, lot 56.
Bonham's New York, 20 March 2012, lot 18.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2012.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5411.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.

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