Nov/Dec 2024 Auction

Lot #260:

Large Chinese Peking glass button of a heron flying over water with a fish.

#260. Heron and a 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 green glass, a more contemporary 20th century example. NBS Large (1 5/16”)