Lot 6012. A famille rose enameled porcelain snuff bottle, Jingdezhen kilns, Daoguang mark and of the period, 1821-1850. Estimate US$ 1,000 - 1,500 (€920 - 1,400). Photo: Bonhams.

Of compressed globular form with a cylindrical neck, gilt-painted lip, oval foot ring, the front and back painted in enamels of various shades presenting the Eighteen Luohan with their attributes beneath a descending dragon, the narrow sides molded with two mock animal mask-and-ring handles, the base with the four-character mark in seal script. 2 3/8in (6.2cm) high

Bonhams. AUCTION 23744: CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES FROM TWO PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTIONS, 10:00 EDT - NEW YORK