A fine porcelain snuff bottle depicting boys playing Cuju

Description:

China, an iron-red four-character Hongxian mark, circa 1900
H. 8,2 cm
White porcelain, finely painted in vibrant famille rose enamels, iron-red, and grisaille. Cylindrical bottle shape. Continuous and lively scene depicting young boys playing the traditional game of Cuju (ancient Chinese football) in a garden. Coral stopper.
From an old German private collection, acquired in the 1990s - In good condition, very slight wear