Mid 20th Century Chinese Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Scholarly Mountain Retreat

Description

An expertly crafted vintage "Nei Hua" (inside-painted) glass snuff bottle. This piece features a traditional Chinese landscape, capturing the serene and scholarly "Shanshui" aesthetic.
"• "‹Obverse Scene: A lone scholar in traditional robes is depicted crossing a small footbridge or mountain path.
"• "‹Reverse Scene: A continuation of the mountain landscape, featuring jagged peaks shrouded in mist and stylized evergreen trees, showcasing the artist's ability to create depth within the tiny glass vessel.
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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The bottle does have some surface scratches.

I use recycled shipping materials.

Dimensions:
Height: 2 in.
Width: 2 in.
Depth: 0.5 in.

Category: Bottles & Jars & Jugs
Materials: Glass

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Location: This item ships from Bay Minette, AL

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The bottle does have some surface scratches.

I use recycled shipping materials.

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Mid 20th Century Chinese Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Scholarly Mountain Retreat

Lot 0970

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Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

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