Lot #52: Chinese inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle.

Chinese inside-painted glass snuff bottle. Technique: This unique art form utilizes a specialized, thin hook brush inserted through the narrow neck to paint miniature, reversed scenes directly onto the interior walls of the bottle. Design Motifs: The front face is decorated with a vibrant green background showcasing a traditional bird-and-flower scene (Huaniao). It depicts a pair of swallows perched amid a large lotus leaf and a blooming white lotus flower. In Chinese culture, the lotus symbolizes purity, elegance, and peace, while the swallow represents spring, happiness, and a harmonious relationship. Calligraphy & Inscription: The side of the painting includes poetic Chinese calligraphy and an artist signature/seal, which is a defining hallmark of traditional literati-style snuff bottles. Structure: The bottle is crafted out of clear, heavy cased glass with a rectangular form and a beveled foot rim. It is topped with a smooth dome stopper. Dimensions: 5x4x2" Pickup category timeslot {A}