Decorated brown enamels, iron-red and gilt and modeled in the form a Buddhist Lion holding a ball in his mouth and front paws.

H: 2 7/8in (7.3cm.) excluding stopper

This is a classical example of the snuff bottles molded at the end of the 18th century and throughout the 19th century.

Provenance: Kenneth Greenstein

Condition: very good with some wear and rubbing to the enamels as can be expected.