Vintage Painted Enamel on Copper Snuff Bottle – Goldfish & Lotus Motif

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This is a charming vintage Chinese snuff bottle, crafted from copper with painted enamel (huafalang) decoration. The bottle features a … Read more This is a charming vintage Chinese snuff bottle, crafted from copper with painted enamel (huafalang) decoration. The bottle features a flattened, rectangular form with canted corners, a short neck, and a domed metal stopper with an attached spoon. The main panels on both sides are beautifully painted with a lively underwater scene: three goldfish (two red-orange and one black-and-white) swimming among lotus blossoms, lily pads, and aquatic grasses against a white ground. The narrow side panels are decorated with a bright yellow ground featuring scrolling green vines and red floral motifs. The neck is adorned with a red and white scrolling pattern. The base bears a painted, four-character Qianlong seal mark reading "乾隆年製" (Made in the Qianlong Period), indicating it is a vintage revival piece in the Qianlong style. A delicate and highly collectible item.

Dimensions & Measurements:

Length: 4.5 cm (approx. 1.77 inches)

Width: 2 cm (approx. 0.79 inches)

Height: 7 cm (approx. 2.76 inches)

Weight: approx. 75 g (approx. 2.65 oz) See less