Description: Glass, metal. China, 19th century
A brown overlay on a white glass snuff bottle of ovoid shape depicting on both sides playful butterflies and joyful birds flying and sitting on a flowering tree. Taotie handles on the narrow sides. Painted golden stopper in metal.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.6 CM
Condition: Good condition with slight signs of age and wear such as little loss of material
Provenance: From the collection of Helmut Longin, Austria