TABATIÈRE EN PORCELAINE DE LA FAMILLE ROSEMarque et époque Daoguang (1821-1850)A FAMILLE ROSE 'CRICKET' PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLEDaoguang seal mark and of the periodOf generous rounded form, finely painted on each side in famille rose enamels with a cricket, the base with a six-character seal-mark in iron-red, stopper.5.4cm (2 1/8in) high. (2).Provenance: PROPERTY FROM THE SMIT COLLECTION OF CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES Smit家族舊藏中國鼻煙壺清道光 粉彩蟈蟈紋鼻煙壺 礬紅「道光年製」篆書款Provenance:Fred and Elsje Smit Collection來源:Fred 和 Elsje Smit 舊藏During the Daoguang reign, crickets were a popular theme, as they were considered a symbol of loyalty, and were believed to be greatpanions, they had the reputation to possess great courage and an instinct to fight if needed.