Snuff bottle (14) - Glass and Porcelain

Beautiful collection of 14 Chinese snuff bottles – Inside Painted Glass & Porcelain – 20th century

Very fine and carefully assembled collection of 14 authentic Chinese snuff bottles, manufactured in the 20th century in a traditional style.

This set consists of a harmonious combination of:
• Inside-painted glass (inside-painted bottles)
Hand-painted porcelain

The bottles are richly decorated with classical Chinese motifs, including landscapes, literati figures, floral motifs, birds, calligraphy, and symbolic scenes. Each specimen is individually handcrafted and painted, resulting in a unique collection with high aesthetic and collectible value.

The technique of inside-painted glass is particularly refined: the paintings are applied on the inner side through the narrow neck using specially curved brushes — a craft that requires great expertise.

Together these little bottles form a highly representative set for enthusiasts of Chinese art, Asian miniatures, and snuff-bottle collections.

Decorations & Themes

The collection shows, among other things:
• Traditional mountain and river landscapes
• Confucian scholars and female figures
• Lotus, bamboo, and peonies
• Birds and natural symbolism
Calligraphic texts with poetic content.

These motifs symbolize wisdom, harmony, prosperity, and spiritual balance.

Specifications
Number: 14 pieces
Origin: China
• Period: 20th century (ca. 1900–1970)
• Materials:
• Glass painted on the inside
• Porcelain
Technique: Hand-painted / inside painted
• Includes: original caps

Dimensions (average per piece):
• Height: approx. 6–8 cm
• Width: approx. 3–4 cm

(Light variations per bottle, see photos)

All items are in good, well-preserved condition with no defects and are securely packaged for safe shipping, sent by registered mail and insured.