Set of Three Qing Dynasty Multi-Color Overlay Glass Snuff Bottles (18th–19th Century)

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Dimensions & Weight: Heights approximately 6–9 cm, approximately 2.4–3.5 in (18th–19th Century), total weight approximately 171.8 gMaterial: Overlay glass, enamel decoration, and metal fittingsCondition & Provenance: The group is well preserved overall, with three finely crafted snuff bottles featuring vibrant layered glass colors and detailed carved decoration. One bottle features a yellow glass body with a white relief figure scene, another displays a pink glass ground decorated with floral and figural motifs, and the third showcases a yellow glass body with green floral and figure decoration. Minor age-related wear is present, and the original stoppers and spoons remain intact. Provenance: From a private collection in New York, USA.Description: This group of Qing dynasty snuff bottles reflects the remarkable craftsmanship and artistic exchange between traditional Chinese decorative arts and Western-inspired glass techniques during the Qing period. Snuff bottles were highly appreciated as refined scholar’s objects and luxury accessories among the imperial court and elite collectors. These examples demonstrate the sophisticated overlay glass technique, where multiple layers of colored glass were carefully carved away to create detailed decorative scenes. The combination of vivid colors, elegant forms, and intricate workmanship makes this group an appealing addition to international collections of Qing dynasty decorative arts.

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