Lot 6038. A miniature yellow glass snuff bottle, Imperial, Palace Worshops, Beijing, 1730-1799. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 4,000 (€2,800 - 3,700).Photo Bonhams.

The gently tapering bottle supported by a carefully finished splayed foot ring, with a waisted neck, wide mouth, delicate thin lip; the body of lemon-yellow tone. 1 3/4in (4.5cm) high

Note: Compare two similar miniature yellow glass snuff bottles published and illustrated by Hugh Moss, Chinese Snuff Bottles From the Collection of the Rt. Hon. The Marquess of Exeter, K.C.M.G., 1974, figs. G.28 and G.29, p. 64.

Bonhams. CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES FROM TWO PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTIONS,10:00 EDT - NEW YORK