Lot 481 , A rare Chinese famille rose snuff bottle, Daoguang mark and period (1821-50), possibly

A rare Chinese famille rose enamelled porcelain dragon and phoenix medallion snuff bottle, Daoguang mark and period (1821-50), possibly Imperial kilns, finely painted with a five claw dragon medallion and a phoenix to each side, between keywork and ruyi head borders, the neck with four bats amid clouds, 6cm
Estimate £400-600

Tiny glaze imperfections around the edge of the mounts and the edge of the foot, minor occasional scratches to the glaze, good condition.


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Sold for £950