Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle

Description:

Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, 19th/20th century, flattened round form with a raised oval foot, depicting a grasshopper on one side, and a butterfly on the other, four-character Daoguang mark on base, with a brown resin stopper, ht. 2 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

in good condition with minor glazing flaw due to clay impurities.


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