AN UNDERGLAZE-BLUE SNUFF BOTTLE, QINGChina, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Of jug form with a waisted neck and recessed base, flanked by molded lion mask and ring handles. The bottle finely decorated in underglaze blue, depicting a flower scroll diaper pattern. The recessed base with an apocryphal four-character Yongzheng mark.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, some manufacturing flaws, such as firing irregularities and dark spots, and fritting to base. Provenance: European private collection.Stopper: Stag antler in imitation of coral, with turquoise colored platelet Weight: 51.7 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 69 mm. Diameter neck 19 mm and mouth 16 mm