Basket: Antique Black Lacquer Basket with Mother of Pearl Inlaid FlowersThis pretty lacquer basket with an overhead handle has a floral shape and the different lobe show off the individual flowers expressed by the mother of pearl inlaids. The large flowers on the cover are especially well done. The interior is done in red lacquer. Dating is Jiaqing Daoguang period, mid 19 century. The diameter is 7 inches and the height is 11. 5 inches. CONDITIONA small crack has developed on the cover near the inlaid rose petals and has

The glass bottle is matched with a green stone top

5 inches deep and 2

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which is a good sign of age

a studio established in the 18 century that produced fine porcelain and glass

Dimensions: 2 inches wide x 0

Dating: 1900 - 1940

The softness of the rock is easier to carve resulting in fanciful and elaborate carvings

but a different person who worked in the early part of the 20 century

Color beads on the toad add interest

The snuff bottle is made of gold stone which is really glass infused with metallic crystals

before blowing to form the bottle