An exquisite red glass overlay 'chi dragon' snuff bottle. Possibly Imperial, Palace Workshops, Beijing 1750-1820. Estimate US$ 1,200 - 1,800 (€1,100 - 1,600). Photo Bonhams.

Well-hollowed, of miniature ovoid form, with a gently waisted neck, flat lip, oval foot ring, finely carved through the red overlay applied to the front and back of the milky-white ground with a coiling chilong, separated by two faux lion masks-and-ring handles set to the narrow sides. 1 1/2in (3.8cm) high

Provenance: Robert Kleiner, Chicago Convention, October 1989

Bonhams. Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Barbara and Marvin Dicker, 16 Mar 2015 10:00 EDT- NEW YORK