Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Peking glass flattened bulbous form snuff bottle finely decorated on each side in incised ruby overlay with a mythical bird walking among pine and rockery set against a frosted clear ground filled with bubbles of varying sizes. The glass stopper appears to be original. Raised oval base. 19th century or possibly earlier. Measures about 2 5/8"H x 1" wide. Very good overall condition. No spoon. From a Tucson estate.
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