Vintage Chinese Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle - Playful Cats & Flowers

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Imagine the patience required to paint two curious kittens through a neck no wider than a pencil. This vintage snuff … Read more Imagine the patience required to paint two curious kittens through a neck no wider than a pencil. This vintage snuff bottle is a testament to the "inside-painting" tradition. The scene wraps around the bottle, showing cats exploring a garden. It feels heavy and substantial, a perfect desktop treasure.

Origin: China (likely Hebei or Beijing school of inside painting).

Date Made: c. 1970s–1980s (Mid-to-Late 20th Century).

Detailed Description: A clear, faceted glass snuff bottle featuring "inside-painting" (Guihua). The artwork depicts a continuous scene of playful tabby and calico kittens among purple morning glories and clusters of grapes. It features a dark cabochon stopper (likely glass or synthetic) with a cork and spoon attached.

Detailed Condition Report: The bottle is in excellent vintage condition. The internal painting remains vibrant with no visible flaking or pigment loss. The exterior glass shows minor shelf wear on the base and very light surface micro-scratches consistent with age. No chips or cracks detected.
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