On offer is a rare and beautiful Chinese soft porcelain snuff bottle, dating to the late Qing Dynasty period (circa late 19th to early 20th century), and showcasing a playful “Hundred Boys” motif in classic blue-and-white underglaze. Whether you’re a collector or a lover of meaningful décor, this piece offers a tactile link to the past — and a timeless presence in any interior.

Delightfully decorated with joyous children in motion, the design reflects traditional Chinese themes of prosperity, harmony, and familial blessings. With its compact form and expressive surface, this snuff bottle serves equally as a display piece, a conversation starter, or a lasting heirloom.

📌 KEY FEATURES

✅ Genuine soft porcelain – Late Qing Dynasty craftsmanship
✅ Decorative Hundred Boys motif – Symbol of prosperity and lineage
✅ Underglaze blue decoration – Popular during Qing domestic porcelain production
✅ Base with six-character Kangxi mark – Apocryphal, honoring earlier Qing imperial reigns
✅ Condition: One small rim chip, otherwise minor wear consistent with age
✅ Marked to base – Six-character Kangxi reign mark (康熙年製)
✅ Includes accurate measurement: Height: 7 cm / approx. 3 inches
✅ Rare example — especially with this lively motif and intact glaze

💡 STYLING TIP

This piece works beautifully in traditional, eclectic, or vintage-modern homes. Style it in a cabinet, layer it with antique books, or feature it on a mantel or dresser for a curated, lived-in look.

🎁 PERFECT FOR:

✔️ Lovers of soulful, meaningful decor
✔️ Collectors of Chinese export porcelain or Qing-era decorative arts
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for a history lover
✔️ Display use in libraries, galleries, or period interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES

While the base bears a six-character Kangxi reign mark, this is understood to be apocryphal and typical of late Qing Dynasty porcelain. This was a common homage to earlier high-quality Kangxi wares, especially in the 19th century. The motif of boys at play was a favored design during the Qing dynasty, symbolizing the Confucian ideal of large, prosperous families and the wish for many sons. A near-identical example sold at Crafoord Auktioner Stockholm in 2023 for 321 GBP, confirming the desirability and collectability of this form and decoration.

📏 MEASUREMENTS

• Height: 7 cm / approx. 3 inches

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.

📌 WHY IT MATTERS:

This is more than an object — it’s a piece of lived history, captured in material and form. Rare to find in this condition, and seldom offered with such clarity and honesty. Ideal for those who value provenance, patina, and story.

After doing some research i found an identical example sold at auction. https://auctionet.com/en/3140412-snuff-bottle-soft-porcelain-china-late-qing-1644-1912-decoration-of-playing-boys

Stock code 200825