A group of five porcelain snuff bottles


19th centuryEach of cylindrical form, supported on a circular foot ring, painted in underglaze blue and copper red depicting figures engaged in various activities in varied settings (one with a repaired neck).2 1/2 to 3 1/4in (6.4 to 8.3cm) high
|ProvenanceCollection of Brooks & Dorothy CofieldBottle painted with figures seated by table:Jackson's Auction, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2nd December 2008, lot 989Bottle painted with a female figure at courtyard:Collection of Gordon Erickson, Portland, Oregon, acquired 2014Bottle painted with figures on camel:Crane Gallery, Seattle, Washington, acquired 10th November 2010Bottle painted with figures at banquet:a Portland EstateBottle painted with figures watching a play:Jadestone Gallery, Portland, Oregon, acquired 2008