LOT OF 3 CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES
A collection of three fantastic inside-painted glass snuff bottles; the first one decorated with two galoping horses and the other two with a more rounded shape, finely painted with female figures. This technique, also called "inner-painting" remained a secret for many years until the end of the last century; it required hours of work and exceptional craftsmanship skills.Good Condition; Size:65mmx95mm;171g; Provenance: Private Somerset Estate collection of Asian, Ancient and Oriental Art, acquired 1980-2010.
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A collection of three fantastic inside-painted glass snuff bottles; the first one decorated with two galoping horses and the other two with a more rounded shape, finely painted with female figures. This technique, also called "inner-painting" remained a secret for many years until the end of the last century; it required hours of work and exceptional craftsmanship skills.Good Condition; Size:65mmx95mm;171g; Provenance: Private Somerset Estate collection of Asian, Ancient and Oriental Art, acquired 1980-2010.
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