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A Fine 19th-century Famille Rose ‘Reclining Beauty’ Porcelain Snuff Bottle
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A Fine 19th-century Famille Rose ‘Reclining Beauty’ Porcelain Snuff Bottle

19th century
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A charming and delicately moulded 19th-century famille rose porcelain snuff bottle, expertly modelled as a recumbent lady in a pose of relaxed elegance. She is depicted resting on her elbow, dressed in a mustard-yellow tunic with floral medallions and pale blue trousers, her tiny red 'lotus shoes' a classic hallmark of Qing Dynasty aesthetic.

The finely moulded snuff bottle in the shape of a recumbent figure with one hand holding a raised leg an the other arm supporting the head, with richly decorate robes, the stopper moulded as one of the feet.

The figure displays a serene facial expression and a finely detailed black-glazed topknot. This piece represents the playful "novelty" style of porcelain art produced in Jingdezhen for the sophisticated collector.

Dimensions: 9 cm (Length) x 5 cm (Height).

Provenance: Formerly the Property of a Private French Collection formed in Hong Kong (1960s–1980s).

Currently The G.S. May Esquire Private Collection.

Condition Notes: * There is a chip localized glaze loss to the back of the black-glazed head/hair.

Minor nicking/loss to the pink floral hair ornament on the side of the head.

Expected light enamel rubbing to the yellow tunic consistent with age.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
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Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle to the 19th Century.

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A charming and delicately moulded 19th-century famille rose porcelain snuff bottle, expertly modelled as a recumbent lady in a pose of relaxed elegance.
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She is depicted resting on her elbow, dressed in a mustard-yellow tunic with floral medallions and pale blue trousers, her tiny red 'lotus shoes' a classic hallmark of Qing Dynasty aesthetic.
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fig 1. A 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain snuff bottle sculpted in the shape of a reclining woman in patterned robes with a red stopper.
fig 1. A Fine 19th-century Famille Rose ‘Reclining Beauty’ Porcelain Snuff Bottle

The finely moulded snuff bottle in the shape of a recumbent figure with one hand holding a raised leg an the other arm supporting the head, with richly decorate robes, the stopper moulded as one of the feet.

fig 2. A 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain snuff bottle sculpted in the shape of a reclining woman in patterned robes with a red stopper.
fig 2. A Fine 19th-century Famille Rose ‘Reclining Beauty’ Porcelain Snuff Bottle

The figure displays a serene facial expression and a finely detailed black-glazed topknot. This piece represents the playful "novelty" style of porcelain art produced in Jingdezhen for the sophisticated collector.

fig 3. A 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain snuff bottle sculpted in the shape of a reclining woman in patterned robes with a red stopper.
fig 3. A Fine 19th-century Famille Rose ‘Reclining Beauty’ Porcelain Snuff Bottle

Dimensions: 9 cm (Length) x 5 cm (Height).

Provenance: Formerly the Property of a Private French Collection formed in Hong Kong (1960s–1980s).

Currently The G.S. May Esquire Private Collection.

Condition Notes: * There is a chip localized glaze loss to the back of the black-glazed head/hair.

Minor nicking/loss to the pink floral hair ornament on the side of the head.

Expected light enamel rubbing to the yellow tunic consistent with age.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196045
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Snuff bottles gained widespread popularity in China during the Qing Dynasty for holding powdered tobacco. Famille Rose, known in Chinese as fencai, refers to porcelain decorated with opaque overglaze enamels introduced in the 18th century, allowing for subtle tonal gradations and detailed figural depictions.

These items were crafted using high-fired porcelain formed in moulds or carved by hand. Once fired, artisans applied delicate mineral-based enamels over the glaze before a lower-temperature firing, completing the piece with a fitted stopper made from materials such as glass, stone, or coral.

Authentication involves evaluating the foot rim, the precise oxidation and texture of the porcelain clay, the natural wear on the base and neck, and the chemical composition and depth of the enamels. Hand-painted details from the 19th century display varied brushwork unlike modern mass-produced transfers.

Small oriental objects function well as accents in glazed vitrines, on stacked art books, or arranged within a collection on a library shelf. Placing them on a dark wood background highlights the contrasting polychrome enamels.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush. Avoid immersing the item in water or using abrasive chemical polishers, as moisture can compromise internal cork stoppers and harsh cleaners may damage overglaze enamel finishes.
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