Reverse-Painted Chinese Glass Snuff Bottle – Market Scene & Seals View Watchlist >
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Lot # A179
System ID # 25798431
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Reverse-Painted Chinese Glass Snuff Bottle – Market Scene & Seals
Reverse-painted Chinese glass snuff bottle of rectangular form with a domed carnelian-colored stopper. One side displays an animated market scene with merchants, camels, oxen, and figures engaged in daily trade, rendered in finely controlled linework and warm, balanced colors. The reverse features a vertical inscription flanked by multiple red seal motifs, likely referencing the studio or artistic tradition, adding visual contrast and scholarly interest.
The combination of narrative figural painting and calligraphic seal imagery reflects the refinement of 20th-century Chinese reverse-painted snuff bottle production, making this a strong standalone collectible or an excellent complement to a grouped display.
Condition
Good condition with some very tiny chips(near microscopic nicks). The glass remains clear and lustrous, and the painted scenes are bright and intact. Stopper fits securely.
Dimensions
3 3/8" H × 1 5/8" W × 5/8" D
(Shown beside a U.S. quarter for scale.)
