Lot 076 A FINE PAINTED ENAMEL ON GLASS ‘FLOWERS AND BIRDS’ SNUFF BOTTLE 20TH CENTURY, QIANLONG MARK

Description

A FINE PAINTED ENAMEL ON GLASS ‘FLOWERS AND BIRDS’ SNUFF BOTTLE
20TH CENTURY, QIANLONG MARK
二十世纪 料胎画珐琅花鸟纹鼻烟壶
《乾隆年制》蓝料四字楷书款
MEASUREMENTS
H. 5.5 cm, 2.1 in.
ESTIMATE
USD 300 — 500
(HKD 2,300 — 3,900)
The snuff bottle is elegantly potted in a flattened ovoid form, crafted from an opaque, milk-white glass matrix (liaotai) that possesses a smooth, jade-like translucency. It is crowned with a vibrant red agate stopper set in a metal mount, providing a bold color contrast. The body is masterfully decorated in the “painted enamel on glass” technique, featuring a “Birds and Flowers in Spring” motif. Two spirited birds with variegated plumage are perched amidst a lush garden of blooming peonies and chrysanthemums. The enamel colors are exceptionally vivid, applied with delicate brushwork that captures the lively essence of the flora and fauna. The base is inscribed with a four-character mark of Qianlong in blue enamel.
此鼻烟壶呈扁圆腹造型，以乳白色料胎（玻璃胎）为质，温润莹彻，具有羊脂玉般的视觉效果。盖钮选用红玛瑙，色泽浓郁，与金属镶口交相辉映。壶身采用料胎画珐琅工艺，描绘“花鸟争春”盛景：雀鸟羽翼斑斓，神态灵动，穿梭于繁花簇拥的牡丹与菊花之间。珐琅彩料发色鲜艳且富有立体感，笔触细腻，生动传神。底足中心书**“乾隆年制”**蓝料四字楷书款。
Painted enamel on glass is a highly demanding medium, requiring precise control of kiln temperatures to fuse the metallic pigments without deforming the glass body. This 20th-century example pays homage to the legendary Guyuexuan style of the Qianlong reign, blending imperial opulence with a fresh, naturalistic vitality. The combination of the “King of Flowers” (peony) and songbirds represents the auspicious wish for “Richness, Honor, and Eternal Spring” (Fugui Changchun). Standing at 5.5 cm, this bottle is a refined example of the modern revival of palace-style enameling, embodying both the technical sophistication and the timeless aesthetic of high Qing glasswares.
料胎画珐琅被誉为清代珐琅工艺的巅峰，其烧制难度极大，需釉料与胎体的热膨胀系数高度匹配。此器承袭了乾隆时期“古月轩”的艺术风格，将皇室的华贵与自然的生机完美融合。牡丹寓意富贵，花鸟象征春意，整器构图疏密有致，寓意“富贵长春、吉祥圆满”。5.5厘米的高度极宜掌中把玩，其釉色历经百年依然明艳如新，是近现代料器收藏中兼具工艺价值与吉祥寓意的精品之作。
CONDITION REPORT
• Condition: In overall excellent condition. The white glass matrix is free of any chips or cracks. The enamel decoration is well-preserved with vibrant colors and no significant loss. The agate stopper fits securely.
• 状况： 整体品相极佳。白色料胎质地坚实，无任何崩口或裂纹。珐琅彩绘保存完好，发色明丽，无明显剥落。玛瑙盖扣合稳健。