A Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, 53BX
This flattened translucent glass snuff bottle features fine interior painting. One side depicts Budai, the laughing Buddha, clad in vibrant orange robes, standing among cloud scrolls with fruit and floral offerings. The reverse bears a large central Chinese character "Xi" surrounded by many repeated "Xi" characters and small seal marks. The piece is finished with a bright red domed glass stopper. Height 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), width 4 cm (1 9/16 in.).
Condition
This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online START PRICE.
This flattened translucent glass snuff bottle features fine interior painting. One side depicts Budai, the laughing Buddha, clad in vibrant orange robes, standing among cloud scrolls with fruit and floral offerings. The reverse bears a large central Chinese character "Xi" surrounded by many repeated "Xi" characters and small seal marks. The piece is finished with a bright red domed glass stopper. Height 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), width 4 cm (1 9/16 in.).
Condition
This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online START PRICE.
