Peking Glass Snuff bottle, 1644 AD to 1912 AD
2.5” (6.2cm) high x 1.5” (4cm) wide
ES.7014
This beautiful white peking glass snuff bottle bears an interesting brown decoration. The animal on it is a panter. Panters were uncommon animals in China, therefore they are very rarely...
This beautiful white peking glass snuff bottle bears an interesting brown decoration. The animal on it is a panter.
Panters were uncommon animals in China, therefore they are very rarely featured iconographically. However, the few pieces with this animal are a beautiful wish for joy to come. Furthermore, panters and leopards indicated one grade of Qing dynasty officials.
Panters were uncommon animals in China, therefore they are very rarely featured iconographically. However, the few pieces with this animal are a beautiful wish for joy to come. Furthermore, panters and leopards indicated one grade of Qing dynasty officials.