A FINE INSIDE-PAINTED ‘WATERFALL AMIDST LOFTY PEAKS’ SNUFF BOTTLE, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC PERIOD

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A FINE INSIDE-PAINTED ‘WATERFALL AMIDST LOFTY PEAKS’ SNUFF BOTTLE, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC PERIOD China, late 19th to early 20th century. The pear-shaped body rising from a short, subtly tapered foot to a slender, gently waisted neck with an unusually wide mouth and a slightly concave rim. The interior masterfully painted in delicate tones, depicting a continuous coastal landscape detailed with a cascading waterfall, small sailing vessels, and modest thatched huts nestled among lush trees. In the distance, towering mountains emerge through a veil of sea mist. The composition surmounted by a calligraphic inscription and a small red seal. Stopper: Serpentine stopper, carved spoon Dimensions: Height 85 mm (incl. stopper), Diameter 15 mm (neck) and 10 mm (mouth)

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