A Chinese enamel snuff bottle dating from the 18th to the 19th century. The snuff bottle is pink ground with white vine tracery and two 6-lobed flower vignettes, one with a cat and butterfly, and the other has a sheep and two lambs. Dimensions: 2 1/2 inches tall X 1 3/4 inches wide; 6.4 cm tall X 4.4 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report It is in good condition, though the stopper has no spoon.
Provenance From the estate of Dr. F. Prussing in Long Beach, CA. These items were acquired by Dr. Prussing before 1980. Most of these snuff bottles were meticulously evaluated and cataloged by Dr. Prussing in the 1970s.
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