California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 21, 2016  May 21, 2016

 Lot # 2003 
AN ENAMELLED 'FLOWERS AND BIRDS' GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE    清 料胎畫琺瑯花鳥紋鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 2 1/2 in (6.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2,500
  • Estimate To: $5,000

Possibly made by Imperial Palace Workshops, of flattened ovoid form and supported on short oval foot rim, it is elaborately enamelled with continuous scene in relief of birds perching on rocks or in flight amidst flowers, the birds finely detailed with feathers, all in vibrant multi-colors, framed under an scrolled border at the neck, the base with enamelled four-character QIANLONG mark. Qing Dynasty period.