* Ruby-red glass snuffbox, octagonal faceted shape with a circular panel in the center of each side. It stands on a flat base. The first snuffboxes of this shape, largely inspired by Bohemian glass models, came from the imperial glassworks of the Forbidden City in the early 18th century, then under the direction of the Jesuits. They remained popular until the 19th century. Glass stopper imitating coral. China, first part of the 19th century H. 5 cm