A ruby overlay white glass snuff bottle. Attributed to Beijing, mid Qing dynasty

A ruby overlay white glass snuff bottle. Attributed to Beijing, mid Qing dynasty

Of rounded spherical form, raised on a short straight foot, carved through the transparent red layer to the white ground, depicting leafy branches issuing double gourds, stopper. 3.6cm (1¼in) high. (2). Sold for HK$45,600

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Paintings, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com