A Fine Famille Rose Naturalistic Double-Gourd Form Porcelain Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty (1736–1795)

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Dimensions: Length: 8.5 cm (3.35 in); Height: 3 cm (1.18 in); 18th CenturyCondition & Provenance: Overall in very good condition. The porcelain body is well preserved with a lustrous glaze and finely painted famille rose decoration. Minor expected wear to the enamels and gilt-mounted stopper consistent with age. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, USA.Description: Elegantly modeled in the form of a natural double gourd resting upon a simulated carved wooden stand, this porcelain snuff bottle exemplifies the imaginative naturalistic designs favored by the Qing imperial workshops during the Qianlong period. The body is skillfully decorated in famille rose enamels to imitate the warm coloration and mottled surface of a mature gourd, while the gilt-mounted stopper enhances its refined appearance. In Chinese culture, the gourd symbolizes blessings, prosperity, longevity, and abundant descendants due to its auspicious pronunciation and traditional associations. Naturalistic porcelain snuff bottles of this quality were highly prized by the imperial court for their technical sophistication and artistic elegance.

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