AN OVERLAY SNUFF BOTTLE, 1820 1860The translucent spinach-green overlay carved away on a toffee-brown opaque ground with birds amid pine tree, bamboo and plum blossoms springing from craggy rocks. Sprawling neck and raised oval foot rim.Provenance: Hungarian private collection. Condition: Perfect condition.Stopper: Serpentine cabochon. Small spoon.Weight: 62.5 cm.Dimensions: Height including stopper 73 mm. Diameter neck 16 mm and mouth 7 mm.The Three Friends of Winter, Suihan Sanyou, is a motif that comprises the pine, bamboo, and plum. The Chinese observed that these three do not wither as the cold days deepen into the winter season unlike many other plants. Known by them as the Three Friends of Winter, they entered the conventions of East Asian culture. Together they symbolize steadfastness, perseverance, and resilience. They are highly regarded in Confucianism and as such represent the scholar-gentleman's ideal.1820-1860套料鼻烟壺半透明菠菜綠色料套在焦糖棕色不透明底料上，鳥、松樹、竹子還有山石旁的梅花。頸部粗大，高圈足呈橢圓形。來源：匈牙利私人收藏 品相：品相完美瓶蓋：蛇紋石，小杓重量：62.5 克尺寸：含蓋總高73 毫米；頸部直徑16 毫米；嘴 7 毫米