Chinese blue and white 'Lotus Scene' porcelain snuff bottle
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
18th century
This 18th-century Chinese snuff bottle is crafted from porcelain and decorated in the blue and white style. The vessel features a continuous painted motif depicting a lotus pond, showcasing delicate floral forms and foliage that wrap around the body of the bottle.
The neck is adorned with complementary painted patterns. The bottle is capped with a contrasting coral stopper, adding a vibrant accent to the monochromatic porcelain body. It stands at a height of 8.5 centimeters and is presented on a fitted wooden stand, which provides stability and aesthetic elevation. The overall design reflects the traditional craftsmanship of the Qing period, emphasizing fluid brushwork and a balanced composition typical of blue and white ceramics from this era.
The combination of the refined porcelain, organic lotus subject matter, and precious coral material demonstrates the high level of artistry involved in the production of these functional yet decorative items.
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Physical characteristics
- Height
- 8.5 cm
- Material
- porcelain, coral, wood
Technical characteristics
- Decoration
- underglaze blue
Design
- Motif
- lotus pond
- Pattern
- continuous scene
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
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