Chinese Inside-Painted Snuff Bottle by Zhang Tieshan

A Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle by Zhang Tieshan. The tiger's eye stopper has a spoon. One side of the snuff bottle depicts 2 men sharing wine with an inscription and 2 seals, while the other side features 3 men examining a painting with an inscription and 1 seal.

Dimensions are: 2 3/4 inches tall X 1 3/4 inches wide, 6.99 cm X 4.44 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: It is in good condition.

Provenance: From the estate of a surgeon in the Washington, D.C. area. The items were acquired from various auction houses including Christie's and Sotheby's prior to the 1990s.

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