This glass snuff bottle, dating from the 1950s, is an example of traditional Chinese decorative craftsmanship. It is made from clear crystal glass in a rectangular form with softly rounded shoulders and is closed with a glossy, ruby-red stopper made of glass or stone. The interior features a hand-painted miniature scene—executed with remarkable precision using fine brushes—depicting two black swallows in flight among a profusion of multicolored flowers in shades of blue, red, yellow, pink, and green, accompanied by delicate black calligraphy on one side. The vessel’s proportions are harmonious: a flat base, gently rounded sides, and a compact silhouette measuring 8.5 cm in height, 4.2 cm in width, and 2 cm in depth. The piece is preserved in very good condition, free from visible damage or restoration, with all elements—including the stopper—original and authentic.Within this small bottle lies the spirit of mid-20th-century China, when traditional techniques merged with a renewed decorative sensibility. The crystal clarity and meticulous interior painting speak in the language of an era when everyday objects intertwined with the symbolism of nature: swallows in flight above blossoms evoke motifs of happiness and prosperity, while subtle calligraphy bridges the worlds of art and poetry. The transparent body allows light to pass through vibrant motifs, as if each time of day reveals a new story from within the vessel.The snuff bottle may be displayed on a shelf in a study, library, or within a collector’s vitrine, where its delicate painting will draw the eye as a refined detail.
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Height8.5 cm
Length4.2 cm
Dimension details
Length4.2 cm
Height8.5 cm
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