One side with pair of Mandarin Ducks, the reverse with pair of
Quail, all finely painted in enamel over copper, within cartouches,
the sides with floral motifs, lappets and scrolls at the neck,
the bottom
with 4-character Qianlong mark, elaborate matching sculpted stopper
with Shou and metal spoon, padded brocade box. Compare with Journal
of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, May 2005,
p. 37. Mandarin Ducks and Quail mate for life, making this a very
appropriate wedding or anniversary present. A very fine example
at a bargain price.