Cloisonne Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, round jar with two lion head knobs and three ruyi-shape feet, with lotus scroll decorations, gilt details, four-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 2 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

loss of enamel, traces of retouches to some area, spotty patinas, loss of gilts.


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