Lot 5 - QIANLONG PERIOD PAINTED ENAMEL ON COPPER SNUFF BOTTLE#103

Painted Enamel on Copper Snuff Bottle – Western Figures with Imperial Yellow Ground (Qianlong Mark, Later Imitation) This finely enameled snuff bottle is made of copper with a flattened circular form. Both sides are decorated with Western-style nude female figures, delicately painted with soft expressions and graceful poses. The backgrounds are rendered with depth and shading, while the figural scenes are framed within bright imperial yellow borders featuring scrolling lotus and floral motifs. The composition harmoniously blends Western figuration with traditional Chinese decorative aesthetics. The shoulders and domed stopper are adorned with stylized enamel scrollwork and cloud motifs, accentuated with colorful outlines that enhance the visual rhythm of the design. The base bears a four-character Qianlong reign mark in blue enamel (乾隆年製), indicating that this is a later tribute piece, likely produced in the late Qing or early Republic period. It reflects the period's fascination with Western imagery and its continued admiration for imperial court enameling techniques. This snuff bottle stands as a compelling example of cross-cultural decorative art and the high craftsmanship associated with enameled metalwork in Qing-inspired pieces