California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 November 28, 2015  November 28, 2015

 Lot # 7013 
AN IMPERIAL FAMILLE ROSE 'FIGURES' GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE    清乾隆御用白料胎畫琺瑯西洋人物鼻煙壺(缺蓋)


  • Dimension: Height: 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm) Width: 1 3/16 (3.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $5500

Of flattened rectangular section and elongate form, the front and back side finely decoratd with an European lady dressed in chinese-style dress and carrying a basket of fish over arm, the side enamelled with buildings and trees, the neck painted with dense scrolled motifs reserved against yellow ground, with a band of petal-lappets around the mouth rim. The base with blue enamelled four character QIANLONG mark. Possibly from Imperial palace workshop. Qing Dynasty Qianlong period.