AN INSIDE-PAINTED ‘CAT’ GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
AN INSIDE-PAINTED ‘CAT’ GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
China, 20th century. Painted to either side with a cat, one laying on the grass under a branch, the other playing with a butterfly. Fine details of bark, flowers, grass, and stone in the background. A small seal mark on one side.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, occasional light scratches, and minuscule nibbling.
Provenance: German private collection.
Stopper: Hardstone, no spoon
Weight: 53 g
Dimensions: Height including stopper 7.4 mm, Diameter neck 1.7 mm and mouth 8 mm
