Chinese Enameled Bronze Hulu Snuff Bottle, Qianlong

A Chinese enameled bronze hulu gourd snuff bottle. The bottle has a 4 character mark of Qianlong and is of the period.

Dimensions are: 2 1/2 inches tall X 1 1/2 inches wide, 6.35 cm X 3.81cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: The lid has snapped off and the spoon is stuck inside the bottle.

Provenance: From the estate of Mr. Mullen in Upstate New York. Mr. Mullen was a world traveler and collected from different countries from the 1950s to the 1980s.

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