Height:8.9cm(3.50in)Width:4.9cm(1.93in)Weight:100g(0.220lb)This snuff bottle is made of translucent frosted glass, with a well-proportioned flattened body, short neck and flat base. Fine inside painting decorates both sides. One side depicts a reddish-brown steed standing calmly, with meticulously rendered mane and powerful body, accompanied by inscriptions and red seals. The reverse side features a pale pink horse lowering its head to rest, with elegant posture and matching calligraphy and seals. Painted by Ye Zhongsan, a master of inside painting in late Qing and early Republic of China period. The painting adopts realistic equine style inspired by Giuseppe Castiglione, with delicate brushwork and soft coloring. It is equipped with metal threaded rim and yellow amber-like dome lid. The bottle is well preserved with smooth patina, representing a fine masterpiece of Chinese inside-painted snuff bottle.

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