A large antique Chinese ruby red glass overlay snuff bottle, of flattened globular form, finely decorated with two lovely Qilin (Kirin), one to each side, on clear glass ground, and with a green jade cabochon stopper

H: 72mm

W: 62mm

D: 34mm

84 grams

Circa: 1850,  19th Century

Condition: good antique condition, minor chip with loss to mouth rim, and small chips with loss to tail of one Qilin, small fleabites to relief details throughout, consistent with age