FOUR CHINESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF BOTTLES. One of flattened ovoid-form applied on each side with a meiren in low relief; two miniature snuff bottles of flattened ovoid-form undecorated; one of flattened double gourd-form incised with calligraphy above two birds on one side and a flowering peony branch on the other side. Estimate $400-500
PROVENANCE: Property of the private collection of Ellen A. Roberts, Bethesda, MD. Founder of Washington Metropolitan Chapter of ISA (International Society Appraisers), President of NAGC (National American Glass Club), and owner of Chestnut Tree Antiques, Betheda, MD. Acquired in Hong Kong(1981-1986)
