Chinese Blue and White Crane Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

A Chinese blue and white snuff bottle dating from the 19th century. Both sides of the round bottle feature crane roundels, and there are ruyi and leaf borders around the foot and shoulder.

Dimensions are: 3 1/4 inches tall X 3 1/8 inches wide, 8.3 cm X 7.9 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: There is a chip to the foot.

Provenance: From the estate of a surgeon in the Washington, D.C. area. The items were acquired from various auction houses including Christie's and Sotheby's prior to the 1990s.

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