AN EMERALD-GREEN GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE WITH AVENTURINE SPLASHES Imperial, attributed to the Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1750-1800AN EMERALD-GREEN GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE WITH AVENTURINE SPLASHESImperial, attributed to the Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1750-1800Of simple elegant bulbous form standing on a raised footrim, with a waisted neck and flat lip, the rich green glass highlighted with sumptuous gold speckles.2 1/8in 5.4cm) high1750-1800 寶石綠料胎灑金鼻煙壺一件Provenance:Joan and Ted Dorf Collection, no. 372Aventurine, or golden-star glass, is one of the colors listed in the imperial archives relating to items ordered by the Zaobanchu. In 1773, the Archives list an order for the Paint and Wood workshop to make a stand for a glass vase of 'blue golden-star color,' indicating that this was already an established court favorite.