Enamelled Peking Glass Snuff Bottle with Agate lid made for Emperor Yongzheng, 1709 AD to 1722 AD
3.2” (8,5cm) high x 2.5” (6cm) wide
ES.8485
The first chinese character on the top left on the bottom of the bottle means “Made for Yongzheng”. This character is present only on few bottles because of its imporance:...
The first chinese character on the top left on the bottom of the bottle means “Made for Yongzheng”. This character is present only on few bottles because of its imporance: those pieces were the ones se- lected for Emperor Yongzheng (reigned 1709-1722) for their extraordinary artistic quality, representing the very best of craftmanship.
In particular, on each side of this snuff bottle there is an idealised scene with motherhood themes. The meaning behind these decorations is fertility and procreation, guidance and protection, sacrifice, com- passion, dependability, and wisdom.
In particular, on each side of this snuff bottle there is an idealised scene with motherhood themes. The meaning behind these decorations is fertility and procreation, guidance and protection, sacrifice, com- passion, dependability, and wisdom.