January 2025 Auction

Lot #156:

Large Chinese Peking glass button of two birds.

#156. Two birds (swimming?) 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 glass, a more contemporary 20th century example. NBS Large (1 3/8”)