A taupe glass snuff bottle, 1760-1860. Photo Bonhams.

Of pear-shaped form, the sumptuous body with sloping shoulders rising to a cylindrical neck, flanked by a pair of chilong clambering up the sides, their tails forming the foot rim,the glass an even tone. 2 1/2in (6.1cm) high. Sold for US$ 1,875 (€1,348)

Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)

Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com