Lot 6003. A moulded green enameled porcelain 'dragon' snuff bottle, Imperial, Jingdezhen kilns, Daoguang mark and of the period, 1821-1850. Estimate US$ 5,000 - 7,000 (€4,500 - 6,300). Photo: Bonhams.

Of compressed globular form with a flat gilt lip, waisted neck, molded in low relief around the side in black and green enamel with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, the teeth and claws highlighted in white, the recessed base with the four-character mark in iron-red; ; an original matted watercolor rendering of the snuff bottle is offered with this lot. 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high

Provenance: Clare Lawrence, London, 28th October 1993

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