Chinese Porcelain & Metal Snuff Bottle
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 287 |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | Donald Melville Estate 3: Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Dust Factory Auctions LLC |
| Location | Baraboo, Wisconsin |
A Chinese blue and white porcelain snuff bottle, likely dating to the late Qing or early Republic period. The bottle is formed as a miniature ewer with a flattened circular body, featuring underglaze blue decoration and encased in white metal mounts. The metalwork includes a foot, collar, and a cage-like overlay with an applied dragon motif on one side. It retains its matching porcelain stopper and bears a character mark stamped on the underside of the metal foot.<br><br>Chinese Qing Republic Ewer Teapot Dragon Porcelain Snuff Bottle Metal Mount Paktong<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.
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