A FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLEIMPERIAL, JINGDEZHEN KILNS, DAOGUANG FOUR-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN IRON RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1820-1850)The bottle is decorated on either side with a circular panel encircled by an inscription. One side shows a scholar seated with various 'antiques' with a boy attendant looking after scrolls at his side, enclosed by an inscription reading, "Inscribed in a circle on the other side is a romantic poem." The reverse has a short inscription explaining that the surrounding poem can be read forwards and backwards in a variety of ways.2 3⁄8 in. (6 cm.) high, enameled porcelain stopper