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Description
Rare example early 20th century (or earlier) Chinese overlaid miniature baluster vase / snuff bottle; opaque white ground and carved sapphire-blue Peking glass depicting two star-cut spotted chital deer both with impressive antlers as if ready to charge at each other with a large flower between them, under pine or prunus branches, good quality carving in perfect condition - missing stopper. (please see 24 photos for carving detail)
Size 5cm high, 1.2cm opening diameter and 2.5cm widest from both shoulders
Size 5cm high, 1.2cm opening diameter and 2.5cm widest from both shoulders