A GROUP OF THREE OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
18TH/19TH CENTURY
One bottle is of pear shape, carved through the dark red overlay depicting two cranes amongst blossoming lotus flowers and foliage. Another bottle is carved through bright blue overlay with a pavillion and clouds above scrolling waves. The last bottle is of flattened round form carved through red overlay with two Buddhist lions at play with birds in flight.
The tallest 3¼ in. (8.4 cm.) high overall, all with stoppers. (3)
A GROUP OF THREE OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
18TH/19TH CENTURY
One bottle is of pear shape, carved through the dark red overlay depicting two cranes amongst blossoming lotus flowers and foliage. Another bottle is carved through bright blue overlay with a pavillion and clouds above scrolling waves. The last bottle is of flattened round form carved through red overlay with two Buddhist lions at play with birds in flight.
The tallest 3¼ in. (8.4 cm.) high overall, all with stoppers. (3)
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