Two Chinese Peking Glass Overlay Snuff Bottles
First is a red overlay white glass 'Lotus'. Of flattened rectangular form, carved through a red overlay to the opaque white ground with lotus flowers, leaves and two butterflies. The sides with incised key fret border. Base bears a red seal mark. Short cylindrical neck and flat oval foot.
Fitted with a pale yellow glass bead stopper and bone spoon. Height: 7 cm, 2 3/4 in
Second is a five color overlay glass 'Dragon'. Of compressed globular form, carved through layers of yellow, blue, green, red and black overlay to the white ground with five stylized dragons amid clouds. The ground with a frosted snow storm effect. Short cylindrical neck and concave foot.
Fitted with a pale celadon jadeite or glass stopper and horn spoon. Height: 5.1 cm, 2 in.

Condition: The red overlay bottle with minor surface wear and light staining to interior. Small chip to mouth rim, approx. 2mm. Spoon stained from use. The five-color bottle with minor roughness to high points of carving and light wear. Both well hollowed. No restoration. Stoppers appear associated.
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