A famille rose enameled 'erotic' snuff bottle
A famille rose enameled 'erotic' snuff bottle
Qianlong mark, late 18th/early 19th century
Of rounded and flattened form, with a waisted neck, the lip mounted with metal, painted in enamels and iron-red to each main side with figures engaged in amorous activities in an interior setting, framed by underglazed blue floral band on narrow sides with gilt highlight; the flat underside inscribed the four-character mark in seal script.
2 1/4in (5.7cm) high
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A famille rose enameled 'erotic' snuff bottle
Qianlong mark, late 18th/early 19th century
Of rounded and flattened form, with a waisted neck, the lip mounted with metal, painted in enamels and iron-red to each main side with figures engaged in amorous activities in an interior setting, framed by underglazed blue floral band on narrow sides with gilt highlight; the flat underside inscribed the four-character mark in seal script.
2 1/4in (5.7cm) high
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