Vintage Enameled Glass Snuff Bottle With Dragon Motif

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This striking vintage snuff bottle is crafted from opaque white glass and beautifully decorated with vibrant, hand-painted enamel. The vessel … Read more This striking vintage snuff bottle is crafted from opaque white glass and beautifully decorated with vibrant, hand-painted enamel. The vessel features a classic, slightly tapered rectangular form with chamfered edges and a short neck. The body is completely covered in a dynamic, traditional scene: two sinuous, multi-colored dragons (one in coral red and the other in cobalt blue) are depicted winding through stylized, swirling green waves. Above the dragons, a bright red flaming pearl is centered among stylized white clouds. The neck is decorated with a band of colorful, scrolling lappet motifs. The base is glazed white and bears a blue reign mark. The bottle is topped with a domed, mottled orange/red stopper set in a metal collar, with a metal spoon attached.

Dimensions:

Width: 4 cm (approx. 1.57 inches)

Depth/Thickness: 4 cm (approx. 1.57 inches)

Height: 8.2 cm (approx. 3.23 inches)

Weight: 123 grams (approx. 0.27 lbs)

Maker's Mark:
The underside bears a four-character mark in underglaze blue, enclosed within a double square. The characters read "乾隆年製" (Qianlong Nian Zhi), which translates to "Made in the Qianlong Period." Note: As is common with vintage decorative pieces, this mark is likely apocryphal and serves as a tribute to the classic imperial style. See less