Qing Dynasty Enamelled Peking Glass Snuff Bottle with Agate Lid dating to Yongzheng Period, 1722 CE - 1735 CE
Enamelled Peking Glass
8.5 x 6 cm
3 3/8 x 2 3/8 in
3 3/8 x 2 3/8 in
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 1722-1735 CE) 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.