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QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
Details
A PAINTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The copper body is enamelled to one side with two birds perched on a long brunch. The reverse is brightly enamelled with a rose bush with blooms and buds, all reserved on a white ground. The base bears a four-character Qianlong mark in blue enamel.2 1/2
2 1/2 in. (6 cm.) high
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The copper body is enamelled to one side with two birds perched on a long brunch. The reverse is brightly enamelled with a rose bush with blooms and buds, all reserved on a white ground. The base bears a four-character Qianlong mark in blue enamel.2 1/2
2 1/2 in. (6 cm.) high
Provenance
From the private collection of a European Lady
Special notice
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