Qing dynasty (19th century)

Molded and enameled in the form of Li Tieguai wearing a robe and holding a staff, the double-gourd forming the mouth of the bottle.

H: 2 7/8in. (7.5cm.)

Li Tieguai is one of the eight Taoist Immortals. His attribute is the gourd where he keeps his magical potion.

A few similar examples have been published, including in Humphrey K.F. Hui and Christopher C.H. Sin, “An Imperial Qing Tradition: Chinese Snuff Bottles” (Hong Kong, 1994), cat. no. 39 and Bob C. Stevens, “The Collector’s Book of Snuff Bottles”, cat. no. 137.

Provenance: Kenneth Greenstein

Condition: excellent, with minor wear to the enamels as can be expected.

Ref. SBK545

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