An overlay decorated and inside-painted glass snuff bottle
An overlay decorated and inside-painted glass snuff bottle
Bi Rongjiu (1874-1925)
Each main side outlined in black overlay with an oval panel separated by faux lion mask-and-ring handles on the narrow sides, one panel painted with a retreat compound nestled amongst trees by a river and surrounded by mountains, the upper right with a short dedication inscription, singed Rongjiu, with two seals, the reverse panel decorated with the emaciated figure Lin Daiyu holding her flower basket under an old pine tree.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
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An overlay decorated and inside-painted glass snuff bottle
Bi Rongjiu (1874-1925)
Each main side outlined in black overlay with an oval panel separated by faux lion mask-and-ring handles on the narrow sides, one panel painted with a retreat compound nestled amongst trees by a river and surrounded by mountains, the upper right with a short dedication inscription, singed Rongjiu, with two seals, the reverse panel decorated with the emaciated figure Lin Daiyu holding her flower basket under an old pine tree.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high