A Chinese Inside Painted Glass Red Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, 15BZ
The translucent frosted-white glass snuff bottle has a classic ovoid form with a flat base, decorated on both sides with fine interior painting of gnarled dark plum branches heavy with vivid red and orange blossoms in expressive Chinese ink wash style. One side showcases twisting inked trunk bursting with dense winter blooms, capturing the resilient spirit of plum flowers, while the reverse carries a matching plum blossom composition. 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 frosted-white glass snuff bottle has a classic ovoid form with a flat base, decorated on both sides with fine interior painting of gnarled dark plum branches heavy with vivid red and orange blossoms in expressive Chinese ink wash style. One side showcases twisting inked trunk bursting with dense winter blooms, capturing the resilient spirit of plum flowers, while the reverse carries a matching plum blossom composition. 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.
