Early 20th‑Century Chinese Inside‑Painted Purple Glass Snuff Bottle — Two Miniature Figures, Agate Stopper

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A finely detailed early 20th‑century Chinese inside‑painted snuff bottle, skillfully reverse‑painted through the narrow neck with miniature portraits of two … Read more A finely detailed early 20th‑century Chinese inside‑painted snuff bottle, skillfully reverse‑painted through the narrow neck with miniature portraits of two figures in a serene landscape. The small, handheld purple‑toned (frosted/stone‑effect) glass body is painted with one figure in a red coat and another in orange, set among trees and rocks — a delicate example of Qing‑era inside painting technique.

The polished agate stopper shows translucent smoky‑brown mineral banding and retains its small fitted spoon.

Very good preloved condition with minor age wear and a slightly loose fitting stopper; intact glass and paintings.

Excellent for collectors of Chinese art, decorative designers seeking a compact accent piece, or curators of snuff bottle collections.

Period: Early 20th century (late Qing Dynasty era)

Technique: Inside (reverse) painting on glass

Materials: Frosted purple glass, inside paint, polished agate stopper with spoon

Condition: Very good; minor imperfections consistent with age; stopper fits loosely

Dimensions: H 3 1/4" × W 1 1/2" × D 3/4" (Height includes stopper) — Weight: 1.20 oz / 33 g

Display note: Ideal on a small plinth, in a glass cloche, or grouped with other snuff bottles for visual impact See less