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Overview:
This vintage Chinese inside-painted (Neihua) snuff bottle is an exquisite example of traditional reverse-painting artistry. Expertly crafted from solid clear crystal with clean faceted edges, the bottle features the celebrated Tang Dynasty beauty Yang Guifei among lotus flowers on one side and an elegant maiden in pavilion robes on the reverse. Complete with a polished deep red domed stopper, this substantial miniature makes a standout display piece for any Asian antiques or snuff bottle collection.Details:
Style: Traditional Neihua (Inside Painted)
Material: Crystal / glass with frosted interior cavity
Subject: Yang Guifei (Consort Yang) with lotus blossoms and court lady in pavilion
Shape: Rectangular faceted body with flat polished sides
Stopper: Deep red domed cabochon top
Origin: China
Dimensions: Approximately 3 inches high, 2 inches wide, 1 inch deepCondition:
The snuff bottle is in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks, flea bites, or surface scratches. The internal reverse painting is sharp and vibrant with no moisture damage or fading. The red stopper is intact and sits securely.
