A Fine Famille Rose and Gilt Butterfly-Form Porcelain Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty (1736–1795)

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Dimensions: Height: 6.5 cm (2.56 in); Width: 5.8 cm (2.28 in); 18th CenturyCondition & Provenance: Overall in very good condition with minor wear to the enamels and gilding, together with light rubbing to the edges and foot consistent with age. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, USA.Description: Elegantly modeled in the form of a butterfly with outstretched wings, this porcelain snuff bottle is finely decorated in famille rose enamels accented with gilt details. The base bears a four-character underglaze blue Qianlong Nianzhi mark. Butterflies symbolize happiness, longevity, prosperity, and enduring love in Chinese culture, making them a favored decorative motif during the Qing Dynasty. This finely executed example reflects the refined craftsmanship of the Qianlong period and represents the artistic excellence of Qing porcelain.

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