June 2025 Auction

Lot #320:

Peking glass button of flying bird and water plants.

#320. Peaking glass button of a flying bird over water plants. 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 late 20th century example. NBS Large (1 1/4“)