A Chinese Inside Painted Glass Landscape Snuff Bottle, 44BZ
The translucent glass snuff bottle has a classic ovoid form with a flat base, decorated on both sides with fine interior painting of a traditional Chinese landscape. One side depicts steep cliffs, waterfalls, pine trees and a small thatched shelter among rocks, while the reverse shows layered mountains, misty valleys, autumn-coloured trees and a pavilion. It is topped with a polished red domed stopper. Height 9 cm, width 5 cm.
Condition
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". These antique works of art will naturally exhibit age, wear, restoration, losses and imperfections consistent with their long history. The absence of any comment regarding a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage, repair or restoration. No warranty, express or implied, is provided with respect to the condition of any lot.
The translucent glass snuff bottle has a classic ovoid form with a flat base, decorated on both sides with fine interior painting of a traditional Chinese landscape. One side depicts steep cliffs, waterfalls, pine trees and a small thatched shelter among rocks, while the reverse shows layered mountains, misty valleys, autumn-coloured trees and a pavilion. It is topped with a polished red domed stopper. Height 9 cm, width 5 cm.
Condition
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". These antique works of art will naturally exhibit age, wear, restoration, losses and imperfections consistent with their long history. The absence of any comment regarding a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage, repair or restoration. No warranty, express or implied, is provided with respect to the condition of any lot.
