"Large Snuff Box With Blue And Red Copper Decor Of A Scene Of Characters - 19th Century China"
Rare large porcelain snuff bottle or bottle with blue and red copper decoration of a scene of characters, on the reverse an unidentified mark of a drum (Buddhist attributes)China 19th century
Height: 9.4cm
For a similar model in terms of quality of painting , and the way of painting faces, dated from the Yongzheng period, see:
- The Met Museum, Accession Number: 1993.386.9
Perfect condition, the color of the red is nevertheless less vibrant than usual, a probable sign of overcooking , which nevertheless gives a unique grayish tone.
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