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A famille-rose ‘squirrel and grapes’ snuff bottle,

A famille-rose ‘squirrel and grapes’ snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century 清十九世紀粉彩松鼠葡萄鼻煙壺

A 19th-century Qing dynasty snuff bottle decorated in famille-rose palette with a squirrel and grapes motif. This portable object combines functional design with refined porcelain decoration.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

Lot 371

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A famille-rose ‘squirrel and grapes’ snuff bottle,, A famille-rose ‘squirrel and grapes’ snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century 清十九世紀粉彩松鼠葡萄鼻煙壺

A 19th-century Qing dynasty snuff bottle decorated in famille-rose palette with a squirrel and grapes motif. This portable object combines functional design with refined porcelain decoration.

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