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Imagine the patience required to paint two curious kittens through a neck no wider than a pencil. This vintage snuff …
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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.
You are purchasing a treasured piece of history! Our hand picked items are not factory new; minor wear, patina loss, light scratches, or slight trim fading are normal and desirable signs of being well-loved and used across decades or centuries. Any props, stands, or backdrops used in photos are for reference purposes only and are not included with the purchase. We strive to describe and photograph every item as accurately as possible. Please examine all photos and dimensions closely before purchase. Your satisfaction is paramount.
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- Dimensions
- 1.25ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 3.96ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- Detailed Condition Report: The bottle is in excellent vintage condition. The internal painting remains vibrant with no visible flaking or … moreDetailed 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. less
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