Height:8.8cm(3.46in)Width:4.2cm(1.65in)Weight:80g(0.176lb)This is an overlay glass snuff bottle made in the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. It adopts clear transparent glass as base, overlaid with deep purplish-red glass for relief carving. The bottle is teardrop-shaped with a small mouth and narrow neck. It has twisted copper rim and a cap topped with red glass knob. The front surface is carved with God of Longevity and immortal boy. The elder holds longevity cane, the boy carries gourd. Crane and bat are carved above, resting on cloud patterns at bottom. Bat symbolizes blessing, crane stands for longevity, and gourd means fortune. The combination conveys the auspicious meaning of lasting fortune and long life. Figures are vividly depicted with smooth robe folds. The overlay relief presents strong three-dimensional effect, and there is striking contrast between dark ornament and transparent base. It has elegant shape, mild patina and good preservation. It is a classic imperial overlay glass snuff bottle of Qianlong era with great artistic and collectible value.

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