A MOLDED GOURD SNUFF BOTTLE KANGXIKangxi nianzhi four-character seal mark to base and of the period (1662-1722). Extremely fine décor in light relief with Peonies and Chrysanthemum springing from rockwork. The shoulders with lotus scrolls.Provenance: German private collection. Condition: Absolutely perfect condition with minor wear. Naturally patinated to a rich reddish-brown color. Stopper: Glass cabochon in imitation of agate with later collar and spoon.Weight: 11 grams.Dimensions: Height including stopper 90 mm. Diameter neck 18 mm and mouth 6 mm.Elongated cylindric neck with original fitted ivory top, as frequently found within this family of snuff bottles. The neck with a ruyi border in light relief. The oval foot with a recessed base. The vessel of bulbous round shape with a very high filling capacity, especially compared to the minimal weight of the bottle.Compare with a larger Kangxi prototype illustrated in Wang Shixiang, The Charms of Chinese Gourd, Hong Kong, 1993, plate 9.康熙匏製鼻煙壺底部可見"康熙年制"四字款，1662-1722。極其精細的浮雕山石邊牡丹與菊花。肩部西番蓮紋。 來源：德國私人收藏品相：完美，輕微磨損；紅棕色包漿自然瓶蓋：仿瑪瑙玻璃，蓋片與小杓為後期加上重量：11 克尺寸：含蓋總高90 毫米；頸部直徑18 毫米；嘴 6 毫米