August 2024 Auction

Lot #197:

Large Chinese Peking glass button of Koi fish.

#197. Koi fish button. Peking glass is an overlay carved glass created by layering material around a core, similar to cameo glass. Peking glass originated in 18th century China during the rule of the Qing Dynasty in China. This button is white with blue and red glass, a more contemporary 20th century example. NBS Large (1 5/16”)