Snuff bottle - Glass - Naturalistic Scenes

Snuff bottle
likely attributable with good probability to the Qing dynasty, the 19th century (late Qing period), when snuff bottle production reached an extremely high level of technical and artistic refinement. Made of blown glass and painted on the interior, the work reflects a complex artisanal tradition, reserved for specialized masters capable of working with very fine brushes inside extremely small surfaces.

The form is balanced and compact, with rounded shoulders and a slightly recessed base, characteristics typical of Qing-era tobacco bottles intended for cultivated use rather than merely functional. The profile is enhanced by a mount and details in reddish-brown, a color often associated with precious materials such as lacquer or agate, here invoked to noble the object. The stopper, consistent in material and style, preserves the harmony of the overall piece.

The interior decoration depicts a classical landscape of Chinese painting: ancient trees, rocks, and architectural structures immersed in a quiet, meditative nature. The scene echoes the literati aesthetic, deeply rooted in Qing culture, where the landscape is not mere representation but a vehicle for moral and spiritual balance. The delicate color palette and airy composition recall painting models inspired by the handscroll tradition, transposed here onto a everyday object transformed into a work of art.

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