DescriptionA finely worked Chinese red Peking glass snuff bottle of flattened oval form.The bottle is crafted in translucent ruby-red glass, with a carved overlay design revealing a frosted ground beneath. The relief decoration depicts a lively aquatic scene: a lobster swimming among stylized waves beneath floating blossoms and water plants. The back side has a spiny lobster amongst the water a lilys. The carving is well defined, with careful shaping to create depth and contrast against the smooth polished surface.The vibrant red glass glows richly when held to light, a hallmark of quality Peking glass. The recessed areas are matte-textured, enhancing the dimensional effect of the raised motifs. The shoulders are softly rounded, leading to a short cylindrical neck decorated with a geometric key-fret band.Fitted with a domed stopper (appears associated), completing the classic scholar’s object form.In Chinese symbolism, aquatic creatures such as lobster or shrimp often represent vitality, energy, and abundance. The floating blossoms suggest harmony and seasonal beauty, combining auspicious imagery.
