China, 19th century Set of three glass snuffboxes, one with orange-red tones in imitation of realgar, wooden stopper. The second in translucent yellow glass is flanked by handles in the shape of lions' masks, jadeide stopper. The third in opaque caramel glass, stopper in agate. Provenances: jutheau sale of November 21, 1993, lot 128. Millon jutheau sale, March 1, 1984, lot 76. Millon jutheau sale, 25 May 1983, lot 63.

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