AN ENAMELLED PORCELAIN AND A BISCUIT PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
AN ENAMELLED PORCELAIN AND A BISCUIT PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
Porcelain
China, 19th/20th century
The attractive biscuit porcelain snuff bottle with broad shoulders, finely molded and with fine floral motifs in relief. Agate stopper. The second, relatively large bottle, of rounded rectangular shape with depictions of Chinese sages in enamel colors. Lapis Lazuli stopper and metal spoon. Marked to the base.
Dimensions: HEIGHT (with stopper) 7.5 - 9 CM
Condition: Both in good condition
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)