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The glass bottle has an older "feel" perhaps by the way it looks. Its flattened globular shape tapers to a …
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The glass bottle has an older "feel" perhaps by the way it looks. Its flattened globular shape tapers to a short oval foot of red glass. A red overlay in designs of floral elements including an orchid and fish decorates both sides. Knife marks from carving are quite evident. Its neck is encased in silver, not because of imperfection but it is the way for the cap to stay on. After trying different caps, I find this antique red German glass bead best compliments the bottle and it is specially fabricated to hold the specially made cap in place. The stopper is cork and the spoon silver.
The design of fish and lotus carries special meanings: Fish sounds the same as the word remainder, which in Chinese means plentiful in every aspect. Lotus s
Dating: late 19 century
Dimensions: 2.25 inches wide x 1 inch deep x 3.25 inches high
Condition: good condition, please note the silver encased neck and snuff bottle cap/top is newly fabricated
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- Dimensions
- 2.25ʺW × 1ʺD × 3.25ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Blown Glass
- Condition
- Mint Condition, No Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- It is an antique bottle that is over 100 years but it appears it has not been filled with snuff. It is an antique bottle that is over 100 years but it appears it has not been filled with snuff. less
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