A Chinese Inside Painted Glass "Qingming Riverside Scene" Snuff Bottle, 46BZ
The translucent amber glass snuff bottle has a classic ovoid form with a flat base, decorated on both sides with exceptionally fine interior painting after the famous "Qingming Riverside Scene" tradition. One side depicts a bustling bridge, riverside market stalls, tiled-roof buildings, pedestrians, umbrellas and small boats, while the reverse shows dense riverfront architecture, sailing boats, water mills, trees and crowded figures in meticulous miniature detail. 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". Age-related wear, restoration, losses and imperfections are normal attributes of antique works of art. Period attributions, dynasty dates and chronological descriptions within lot headings are supplied for reference purposes only. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to assess and verify the actual age and authenticity of each lot. The absence of a reference to a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage or restoration. The auctioneer makes no warranty as to condition, age or authenticity of any lot.
The translucent amber glass snuff bottle has a classic ovoid form with a flat base, decorated on both sides with exceptionally fine interior painting after the famous "Qingming Riverside Scene" tradition. One side depicts a bustling bridge, riverside market stalls, tiled-roof buildings, pedestrians, umbrellas and small boats, while the reverse shows dense riverfront architecture, sailing boats, water mills, trees and crowded figures in meticulous miniature detail. 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". Age-related wear, restoration, losses and imperfections are normal attributes of antique works of art. Period attributions, dynasty dates and chronological descriptions within lot headings are supplied for reference purposes only. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to assess and verify the actual age and authenticity of each lot. The absence of a reference to a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage or restoration. The auctioneer makes no warranty as to condition, age or authenticity of any lot.
