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Antique Chinese Color Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Bats Yellow Snowstorm Qing 19c

$1,650
£1,245.65
€1,449.42
CA$2,328.72
A$2,336.05
CHF 1,364.23
MX$28,442.10
NOK 15,665.19
SEK 16,132.71
DKK 10,834.04

About the Item

Fine antique Chinese Qing dynasty snuff bottle in dark blue overlay glass on a yellow snowstorm ground. Each side is centered by a coin motif surrounded by four bats, an auspicious combination symbolizing wealth, blessings, and good fortune from all directions. The strong contrast between the deep blue overlay and mottled yellow ground gives the bottle a particularly bold graphic presence. Fitted with an associated half-bead stopper, likely adapted from a chaozhu court necklace, with jadeite collar. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.49 in (6.3 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 1.07 in (2.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition, minor fleabites to rim and footring, a polished chip to one of the cloud scroll overlays, see detailed photos, stopper is missing cork and spoon.
  • Seller Location:
    Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9161237742022

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