A molded green-enameled 'dragon' snuff bottle
Daoguang seal mark and of the period, Imperial kilns, Jingdezhen
Of slightly compressed ovoid form with a flat gilt lip, a cylindrical neck, molded in low relief with a black and green enamelled dragon chasing a flaming pearl, the teeth and claws highlighted in white, the base with a four character Daoguang nianzhi seal mark in iron-red.
2 1/4in (5.7cm) high