DESCRIPTION: A set of two Chinese peking glass snuff bottles. The first features a rotund form embellished with enameled famille rose floral motifs enveloping the center renderings of swimming koi fishes over the milky white base hue. Fitted with a silver toned stopper garnished with a turquoise cabochon and arching spoon. Marked on the bottom with a three character blue Chinese stamp. The second features a rotund form with a milky white base hue. Garnished with enameled floral motifs enveloping the center depiction of regal children holding ruyi scepters backed by sheeps and fruits. Fitted with a corked stopper and marked on the bottom with a three character red Chinese stamp.
CIRCA: Late 19th-20th Ct.
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: (Turquoise Stopper) H:2 5/8" L:2.25" W:1" (Brown Stopper) H:3" L:2.25" W:1 5/8"
CONDITION: Fair condition. Minor enamel loss. The bottle with the turquoise stopper is missing a cork, allowing the stopper to wobble along the rim. The other bottle is missing its spoon. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."