Description
Ye Zhongshan (Chinese, 1875-1945). Reverse-painted glass snuff bottle. Featuring inside-painted scenes depicting a scholar or literati figure strumming a guqin, or seven-stringed Chinese zither. Surmounted by an agate or coral stopper. With two inscriptions, one along each side; one along the upper right and one along the upper left [translate once pics are in].
Height: 3 3/4 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 3/4 in.
Height: 3 3/4 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 3/4 in.
Condition
To the stopper, there is a minute loss to the agate finial. Light tarnishing along the metal rim and spoon. To the glass bottle, there are no major chips, cracks, or losses. The colors are bold and bright. Accretions gathered along the interior commensurate with use. Light wear along the foot rim, including a minute chip.
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Ye Zhongshan Interior-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle
Estimate $300-$600
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This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Arts of Asia
Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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