A Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle with Classical Ladies Motif, 2AV
Pear-shaped clear glass snuff bottle featuring fine interior painted scenes on both sides. One panel depicts a maiden holding a fan, while the reverse panel portrays a lady with blossoms, both rendered in traditional Chinese costume. Fitted with a metal collar and topped with an orange-red polished stopper. Minor surface wear consistent with handling and age is visible. Height 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.), width 2.5 cm (15/16 in.).
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.
Pear-shaped clear glass snuff bottle featuring fine interior painted scenes on both sides. One panel depicts a maiden holding a fan, while the reverse panel portrays a lady with blossoms, both rendered in traditional Chinese costume. Fitted with a metal collar and topped with an orange-red polished stopper. Minor surface wear consistent with handling and age is visible. Height 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.), width 2.5 cm (15/16 in.).
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.
