Lot 6025, A gold aventurine-splashed green glass snuff bottle, Imperial Palace Workshops, Beijing, 18th century. Estimate US$ 1,800 - 2,500 (€1,600 - 2,300). Photo: Bonhams.
Of flattened globular form with a wide mouth, oval countersunk foot, the interior skillfully blown to a water-drop form, the rich transparent green body suffused with golden flecks. 2in (5.1cm) high
Property from the Marcia J. Howard Collection
Bonhams. CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES FROM TWO PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTIONS, 10:00 EDT - NEW YORK
