TWO 19th CENTURY PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
TWO 19th CENTURY PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
Porcelain
China, 19th century
The first porcelain bottle of cylindrical shape with a globular body, covered in a beautiful flambé glaze. The second bottle of cylindrical form with famille rose painting depicting a courtly scene. Jadeite stopper; with spoon. Marked on the base.
Dimensions: HEIGHT (with stopper) 7 CM
Condition: Both in good condition, the second bottle with a minute chip around the base ring
Provenance: French private collection, formerly collection of John Ault – known for the publication on snuff bottles from Robert Kleiner: ‘Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of John Ault’ (1990)