A TURQUOISE-GLAZED MOULDED 'SQUIRREL AND GRAPES' SNUFF BOTTLE 19th century Naturalistically modelled as a recumbent squirrel with alert eyes and finely detailed fur, its four paws grasping a branch from which grapes and vine leaves grow plentifully, covered overall with a glassy turquoise glaze, stopper and wood stand. 8.2cm (3 1/4in) long. (3). Footnotes: The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.5HT89BPA 該批次中含有象牙的物品已根據《象牙法案》（章節10）註冊Ref.5HT89BPA 十九世紀 孔雀藍釉松鼠葡萄鼻煙壺 Provenance: George James Trudy and John Cohen, collection no.B76, acquired from the above circa 1973 來源：George James Trudy及John Cohen伉儷，藏品編號B76，約1973年從上處獲得 Grapes, with their abundant clusters, symbolise fertility and the wish for many descendants, while the lively squirrels embody vitality, agility, and resourcefulness. Together, they create an auspicious image conveying blessings for a prosperous and thriving family. The motif gained prominence during the Ming dynasty, as seen in works such as 'Squirrel on a Grapevine' (葡萄松鼠) by Zhou Zhimian (周之冕, 1521-?), now in the Palace Museum, Taipei. By the Qing dynasty, its rich symbolic associations had made it a highly popular decorative theme, frequently appearing on objects commissioned by the Imperial Court. Compare with a similar snuff bottle, 19th/20th century, illustrated by B.Stevens, The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, New York, 1976, p.98, no.304. A related turquoise-glazed 'squirrel and grapes' snuff bottle, 1840-1900, from the J & J collection, was sold at Christie's New York, 30 March 2005, lot 34. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing