A molded and enameled porcelain 'lion-dog' snuff bottle
A molded and enameled porcelain 'lion-dog' snuff bottle
Imperial, Shende Tang mark, Daoguang, 1821-1850
The compressed globular bottle molded and enameled in bright colors with nine playful lion-dogs chasing ribboned 'brocade' balls amid cloud scrolls, the mouth and foot ring heightened in gilt, the underside inscribed with a Shende Tang mark.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
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A molded and enameled porcelain 'lion-dog' snuff bottle
Imperial, Shende Tang mark, Daoguang, 1821-1850
The compressed globular bottle molded and enameled in bright colors with nine playful lion-dogs chasing ribboned 'brocade' balls amid cloud scrolls, the mouth and foot ring heightened in gilt, the underside inscribed with a Shende Tang mark.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high