A Chinese turquoise ground famille rose snuff bottle

Republic period

Four-character mark to underside. Sold with associated stopper.

H: 3 1/4 in.

(H: 8.26 cm.)

Provenance: Private collection, Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States. Works from this collection were offered in Oakridge Auction Gallery’s December 2, 2021 sale titled “Appreciating Extravagance: Chinese Artwork from an Important Collection in Ohio.”

Condition: Chip to the underside. Residue fluoresces under blacklight. Minor areas of glaze loss. Wear commensurate with age and use.

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