Set of 6 Antique Cloisonné Enamel Zodiac Snuff Bottles, 480g Total, 12 Designs

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This is a set of six matching cloisonné enamel snuff bottles, each featuring a different pair of hand-painted zodiac animals … Read more This is a set of six matching cloisonné enamel snuff bottles, each featuring a different pair of hand-painted zodiac animals on the front and back (representing a total of twelve designs across the set). The bottles have a rectangular form with lobed corners, a yellow floral enamel ground on the sides, and a red cabochon stopper with a metal collar. The bases bear a blue enamel seal mark. The pieces are solid, with a single weight of 80 grams, and the enamel surface shows a glossy finish with some areas of wear and pitting, typical of aged cloisonné work. This listing includes all six bottles.

Dimensions (per bottle):

Height: 7 cm (approximately 2.8 inches)

Width: 4.4 cm (approximately 1.7 inches)

Depth: 1.7 cm (approximately 0.7 inches)

Weight (single): 80 grams (approximately 0.18 lbs)

Total Weight (set of 6): 480 grams (approximately 1.06 lbs) See less