TWO MOLDED PORCELAIN 'LION' SNUFF BOTTLES
TWO MOLDED PORCELAIN 'LION' SNUFF BOTTLES
1800-1850
Each similarly molded in the form of a recumbent lion, holding a brocade ball with its fore paws and jaws, the ball forming the neck of the bottle; one covered with clear glaze, the other with sancai glaze, the eyes of both accented with black enamel.
2 7/8in (7.2cm) long, each
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TWO MOLDED PORCELAIN 'LION' SNUFF BOTTLES
1800-1850
Each similarly molded in the form of a recumbent lion, holding a brocade ball with its fore paws and jaws, the ball forming the neck of the bottle; one covered with clear glaze, the other with sancai glaze, the eyes of both accented with black enamel.
2 7/8in (7.2cm) long, each