Vintage Porcelain Dragon-Head Snuff Bottle – Celadon Glazed Figural Vessel

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This is a charming and unusual vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, crafted in the form of a dragon's head. The … Read more This is a charming and unusual vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, crafted in the form of a dragon's head. The bottle is oriented horizontally, with the dragon's open mouth serving as the filling spout, and a small gilt-metal stopper/spoon inserted at the rear. The dragon's head is finely modeled with bulging eyes outlined in black and gold, flared nostrils, a wide-open jaw with a red tongue and white teeth outlined in black, and swept-back stylized ears or horns in black and gold. The back of the head and neck are glazed in a pale celadon-green with incised linear patterns suggesting scales or fur, while the face is left in a speckled, off-white bisque-like finish. A small, four-character Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue is painted on the base. This is a highly collectible and tactile piece, combining functional design with sculptural charm.

Dimensions & Measurements:

Width: 3.3 cm (approx. 1.30 inches)

Depth/Thickness: 3.6 cm (approx. 1.42 inches)

Height: 7.4 cm (approx. 2.91 inches)

Weight: approx. 57 g (approx. 2.01 oz) See less