AN ENAMELLED PORCELAIN ‘QUAILS AND MAGPIES’ SNUFF BOTTLEPorcelain painted in fine polychrome enamels with intensive colors, in slight relief. China, 1770-1850, Qianlong four-character script mark painted in blue enamels, either late in the period or first half of 19th centuryWith a circular panel on each side, one depicting two quails on a mossy bank with rock work, chrysanthemums below overhanging millet, the other with a garden scene showing two magpies amongst prunus, chrysanthemums, bamboo and rock work. The shoulders with leafy flowering scrolls. According to Humphrey K.F. Hui, the rebus may be interpreted as “To dwell in peace” and “Double happiness”.Shape: Slightly bulbous round shapeHollowing: StandardMouth, neck and lip: The sprawling neck with a slightly convex, gilt topBase: Oval shape, deeply curved towards the inside, with a thin foot rimDesign, marks, school: Attributed to Jingdezhen kilns, possibly imperial wareStopper: Apple green jade with splashes of emeraldHeight of the bottle with stopper: 6.8 cm.Width of the mouth: 7 mm.Width of the neck: 15 mm.Condition: Three tiny chips restored to perfection, otherwise excellent conditionProvenance: American private collection1770-1850年間粉彩開光“雀鳥”鼻烟壺三處小缺損以修復完善，其他部位品相完好美國私人收藏