Polychrome-enameled molded porcelain snuffbox, China, Jiaqing period (1796-1820) With very fine molded, carved and enameled decoration of a pair of figures standing on the terrace of a pavilion between two large rocky mountains, opening onto a lotus-covered lake on one side. On the reverse, young women gather lotuses in boats sailing on waves represented by fine incisions in the porcelain. Clouds surround the neck and ruyi the foot. Jiaqing mark in kaishu with four characters on the base in iron red. Height: 7.5 cm Restoration to foot and neck.