Vintage Signed Chinese Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle – Rare Triangular Form

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Vintage Signed Chinese Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle – Rare Triangular Form

Elevate your collection with this remarkable vintage Chinese snuff … Read more Vintage Signed Chinese Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle – Rare Triangular Form

Elevate your collection with this remarkable vintage Chinese snuff bottle, featuring a rare and highly desirable triangular prism form. Hand-crafted from thick, polished glass, the bottle showcases the traditional art of neihua (inside painting). The intricate, multi-colored scene depicts the auspicious "Hundred Children" motif, showing figures at play in a landscape of bamboo and rockery.

The three-sided design offers a unique panoramic perspective, with delicate brushwork visible through each faceted face. The bottle is hand-signed with calligraphy and a red artist's seal, topped with a polished stone stopper set in its original cork.

Dimensions:
1.75”W x 1.5”D x 4.25”H

Condition:
Excellent Vintage Condition. The thick glass body is exceptionally clear with no internal clouding or moisture damage. The interior painting remains vibrant and sharp across all three faces. The faceted edges and base are crisp, showing no significant chips or "flea bites." The stopper fits securely.

An architecturally striking and auspicious piece, this rare triangular bottle is a sophisticated addition to any collection of fine Asian glass or scholar’s objects. See less