Description:

East Asia, China, ca. mid-20th century CE. A gorgeous snuff bottle of a petite form comprised of a textured copper body decorated with streaks of blue enamel. Further adorning the body are several petite butterflies with wings of blue and red hues as well as pale green antennae. The broad body is topped with a pearlescent shell lid with a wooden plug that seals inside the contents. Size (w/ lid): 2.375" W x 2.9" H (6 cm x 7.4 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, 1980s-2000s

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#154634

  • Condition: Minor abrasions to body, with light fading and abrasions to some enamel details, and small nicks to tip of wooden plug, otherwise intact and very good. Nice remains of enamel color and great patina throughout.

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