An inside painted glass snuff bottle with hardstone stopper,…
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An inside painted glass snuff bottle with hardstone stopper, 19th / 20th century / signed hand painted with a scene of Buddhist deities to front and scholars to verso, signed to inside possibly Ye Zhongsan 8.5 cm high. Note: For a similar example please refer to Bonhams London Fine Chinese Art Auction, November 8th 2012, Lot 289

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