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". 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 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". 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.
