A rare glass snuff bottle and stopper in a swirled red orange color in imitation of the mineral realgar.
Realgar is an important ore of arsenic. It is used in the manufacturing of fireworks, and was historically used as a red pigment.
The red with orange swirl colored mineral, although poisonous, is coveted in ancient traditional Chinese medicine to ward off evil.
This authentic antique measures approximately 3 3/16" high, 2 7/8" wide and 1 5/8" thick.
It is in excellent original condition.
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