Cobalt Peking Glass Snuff Bottles with Carved Chilong
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- Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
- Decor Bois - "Decor bois" is a French term that translates to "wood decor" in English. It refers to decorative elements painted on porcelain items that simulate decorations in timber, such as carvings.
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