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DAOGUANG IRON RED FOUR CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-50)
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A FAMILLE ROSE SNUFF BOTTLE
DAOGUANG IRON RED FOUR CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-50)
The flattened and rounded bottle is raised on an oval foot. The sides are enamelled with a continuous mountainous river landscape in which a monk is standing on a bridge holding a beggar's bowl and a fly-whisk. The calligraphy beside his head reads 'Shenshan Cang Gusi', that may be translated as 'An ancient temple hidden in the mountain'.
2¼ in. (5.8 cm.) high
DAOGUANG IRON RED FOUR CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-50)
The flattened and rounded bottle is raised on an oval foot. The sides are enamelled with a continuous mountainous river landscape in which a monk is standing on a bridge holding a beggar's bowl and a fly-whisk. The calligraphy beside his head reads 'Shenshan Cang Gusi', that may be translated as 'An ancient temple hidden in the mountain'.
2¼ in. (5.8 cm.) high