A reticulated porcelain snuff bottle, Wang Bingrong, 1820-1870. Photo Bonhams.

Of rounded rectangular form, the lip with a clear glaze, the oval foot rim unglazed, the foot with an inscribed four-character mark in seal script, the body deftly carved with a single five-clawed dragon amid deeply recessed clouds and flames, the body with an even caramel-colored glaze, the dragon's eyes punctuated with black and white enamels. 2 3/8in (6cm) high. Sold for US$ 31,250 (€22,461) 

Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)

Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com