Mother-of-pearl Snuff Bottle

Description:

Mother-of-pearl Snuff Bottle, China, flattened baluster flask-shape, with a round straight neck and mouth, resting on a rectangular foot, decorated with inlaid carved designs, some enameled in red and green, of a flower-and-butterfly on one and a figure of Guanyin holding a flower on the other, in shaped cartouches below a patterned band near the shoulder, incised details, the domed stopper with a lotus knob and flange rim, four-character Qianlong mark incised on base, ht. 3 in.
Estimate $700-900

a chip to stopper rim, minor surface stain.


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