Snuffbox in polychrome cloisonné enamel on copper decorated with the eight Taoist objects, China, 1750-1820 Of elongated, flattened oval form, the base enameled in black, each side and shoulder decorated with four emblems of the Taoist Immortals: fan, lotus, sword, basket of flowers, flute, gourd, yugu and jade platelets. The foot and neck are encircled by a ruyi frieze. Imitation coral glass stopper. Height: 7.8 cm Provenance : Me Jutheau sale, July 2, 1984, lot 196 (illustrated).