Chinese Inside-Painted Snuff Bottle by Yong Shoutian

A Chinese inside-painted glass snuff bottle by Yong Shoutian and dating from the Republic period. The snuff bottle depicts a war scene with 8 figures fighting on horseback with an inscription and 1 seal. The snuff bottle has a glass stopper with a spoon.

Dimensions are: 3 1/4 inches tall X 2 3/4 inches wide, 8.26 cm X 6.99 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: Chipping to the rim.

Provenance: From a private New York City collection.

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