Height:6.2cm(2.44in)Width:3.3cm(1.30in)Weight:30g(0.066lb)Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty, copper painted enamel snuff bottle in tripod ding form with three gilt elephant legs. It is made of copper, modelled after ancient bronze ding vessel. The bottle is fitted with a lid topped by a pearl knob and an original bone snuff spoon. The body is covered with bright yellow enamel ground, decorated with colourful interlocking floral scrolls. A geometric key-fret border runs below the rim. The three legs are gilt elephant heads with curled trunks, symbolizing peace and prosperity. Red four-character mark ??Made in Qianlong Period?? is inscribed on the gilt base. Combining copper casting, gilding and painted enamel techniques, this miniature vessel is exquisitely crafted. It is a palace-style snuff bottle of the Qing Dynasty with auspicious meaning and remarkable artistic value.

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