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
This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online START PRICE.
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
This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online START PRICE.
