A YELLOW GLASS 'AUSPICIOUS ANIMALS' SNUFF BOTTLE1750-1820
Of flattened globular form, rising to a waisted neck with a flat lip, supported on an oval foot ring, carved in relief around the sides with a qilin issuing vapors supporting a precious book, a bat grasping longevity peaches, a carp issuing vapors supporting a pavilion, and a crane carrying a brush.
2 3/8in (6cm) high注脚Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles, 6 April 1990 lot 46

This snuff bottle carries auspicious wishes for the scholar. The qilin and book represent the wish for an illustrious son, the bat and peaches symbolize blessings and longevity, the carp and pavilion represent success in an official career, and the crane and brush denote longevity and a successful literary career.