A Chinese 4-color, Peking glass snuff bottle with a jadeite stopper and dating from the 19th century. The goldfish are rendered in blue, red, yellow, and green. Dimensions: 1 3/4 inches tall X 1 1/4 inches wide 4.4 cm tall X 3.2 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report A seam in the glass; no spoon; stopper is detached.
Provenance From Mrs. Hillebrand in Chicago, IL. Mrs. Hillebrand's father-in-law purchased these items in China and Hong Kong between 1935 and 1970. Lot 79 to 90 from our March 14, 2019 auction came from the same collector.
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