LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
清中期 描金地粉彩十八罗汉鼻烟壶
of flattened form, finely painted around the body with eighteen luohan figures against a gilt ground, the underside bearing a Qianlong four-character iron red mark.
Height overall 2 3/4 in., 7 cm.
For a similar example, see Bob C. Stevens,The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, 1976, page 100, no. 316.
Condition Report Overall in fine condition with no visible chips, hairlines or restoration. Some rubbing of gilt. Cover glued to the bottle.