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| Ching Dynasty 18th Century Chinese Cloisonné Snuff Bottle Date: 1736-1795 Qianlong (Ch'ien Lung)—Ch'ing Dynasty Materials: cloisonné enamel on copper base Size: 2 13/16" tall x 2" wide x 3/4" deep Condition: Excellent condition. Shows natural patina from use especially on lid and sides of bottle. White shows some darkening from use, probably from oil on skin. Maker's Mark: There is a mark on the underside of the foot. According to my resources, it matches the mark for the Qianlong (Ch'ien Lung) from 1736 to1795 during the Ch'ing Dynasty. Description: This is a lovely snuff bottle in the classic 'moon flask' form of the Qianlong period. Made with at least 3 shades of blue enamel on a white background. Copper wire used for the cloisonné outline. Design consists of floral tendrils surrounding what appears to be a traditional crysanthimum blossom, one on each side of the bottle. Shape of bottle is a rounded pill-like form. The lid has a cabochon shape and attached to it is a slender copper spoon which reaches nearly to the bottom of the bottle. This spoon was used to lift out the snuff from the bottle and up to ones nose for a quick sniff of snuff. Fits into the hand very nicely, and feels like a smoothly worn pebble. Item #aa04 $895 |
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