A FAMILLE-ROSE ENAMELLED WHITE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE SIGNED GUYUE XUAN, QING DYNASTY

of flattened circular form, enamelled with flowering plants issuing from rockwork, the reverse with a five-column inscription and two red seals, the base inscribed with an iron-red Guyue Xuan mark

Collection of John Fell Ruckman (1901-1965), Pennsylvania.
Collection of Charles V. Swain, thence by descent.

The snuff bottle is in overall good condition. There are small areas of losses to the enamelling as can be expected, particularly to the leaves. The top row of the inscription is also slightly worn. The catalogue illustration is slightly brighter than the actual colour of the bottle. Please note there is now a replacement stopper. Images are available upon request.
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For another enamelled glass snuff bottle attributed to Wu Yuchuan, see the example on a turquoise ground from the Mary and George Bloch collection, sold in these rooms, 27th May 2013, lot 265.