Snuff bottle with figural design

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 4324
Type: object for daily use; snuff bottle; pottery
Date of production:
19th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Marks: flower with leaves in underglaze blue and red paint
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: underglaze blue and red
Dimensions: height: 8.1 cm
diameter (base): 3.3 cm
The body of the bottle is tall and cylindrical, and has a slightly narrowing base, a short, narrow neck and a thick mouth rim. On the basis of its shape and technology, the bottle can be dated to the first half of the 19th century.