INTERIOR-PAINTED ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE Interior painting by Dong Xue, a former pupil of Wang Xi-san, now a master in his own rig...

INTERIOR-PAINTED ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century
Interior painting by Dong Xue, a former pupil of Wang Xi-san, now a master in his own right. Elaborately painted following the original contours to depict an artemisia leaf and ribbon on one face; bat and clouds on reverse. To the elegant original design the artist has added a branch of finely painted peaches. Height 2.3" (6 cm). Turquoise stopper.

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