A simulation lacquer ‘bajixiang’ snuff bottle Qing dynasty, Qianlong/Jiaqing period

decorated in high relief with the beribboned bajixiang interspersed with leafy lotus sprays between ruyi bands on a diaper ground, the neck encircled with a keyfret band, covered in a rich vermillion red enamel simulating cinnabar lacquer, the base gilt with a Qianlong seal mark, matching stopper

Sotheby's London, 4th November 2009, lot 157.

There is an 8mm by 4mm of restoration to the exterior of one section of the rim. There is also a small 3mm by 1mm chip to the rim. There is also a restoration to most of the footrim and three small shallow chips. There is also iron-red enamel loss to the high relief elements of the design throughout.
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