Of elongated oval form, with peony and rock in green enamel on one side, and inscription in white and green enamels on reverse. Impressed potters mark to base, early 19th century. H. 7 cm (2 3/4 in). For comparable examples, see Christie's, September 2005, sale 1551, lot 434. Robert Hall: The Maxwell Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles, lot 157. Provenance: Richard C. Pearce (1892-1972) purchased the Northern Miners publication in 1916 and helped to chronicle the mining industry in Canada. His father, Lt. Col. Norman was a Lieutenant in the navy and traveled across the world. Over this time through his journeys in the Far East he collected Chinese snuff bottles which were later inherited by his son and grandchildren. The collection has found a home with the Pearce’s for nearly a century.Original bills of sale show that many of the snuffs were purchased in 1923 from George Crofts & Co, a well-known collector and philanthropist of Chinese antiques in Toronto.

Jadeite stopper. Minor glaze wear due to age.