Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain 'Lotus' snuff bottles
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th century
This pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain snuff bottles dates to the 19th century and features a distinctive 'Lotus' pattern. Each bottle possesses a flattened, tapering body that is decorated with a dense and intricate arrangement of scrolling floral motifs.
The designs are executed in the famille rose palette, set against a delicate light turquoise ground. The bottles are finished with contrasting agate stoppers, providing a textured accent to the smooth porcelain surfaces. Included with the pair are matching carved wood stands, which serve as decorative bases for display. The base of each bottle is marked with a six-character Qianlong inscription in iron red, signifying its traditional stylistic inspiration.
Each piece measures approximately 8cm in height.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Height
- 8cm
- Material
- porcelain, agate, wood
Technical characteristics
- Mark
- six-character Qianlong mark in iron red
Design
- Motif
- Lotus scroll floral motifs
- Ground color
- light turquoise
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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