Description
A MOLDED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
China, Jingdezhen kilns, 1780-1860. Of compressed ovoid form with concave lip and recessed, oval base with raised foot rim. Finely enameled with a continuous design of tea manufacturing in high relief. The lip gilded, the foot with a four-character Qianlong seal mark. Carved agate stopper.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and one small chip to lip restored.
Provenance: From a private estate.
Weight: 73.1 g including stopper.
Dimensions: Height including stopper 86 mm. Diameter neck 21 mm and mouth 10 mm.