Title
Inside-painted crystal snuff bottle
Year/Period
1900 - 1930
Region
China
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Object size: 5 x 2.6 x 1.4 cm
Accession No.
2013-00449
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Doris and Franklin Chow in honour of Dr. Kenson Kwok, Founding Director of ACM
Inside-painted snuff bottles were first produced in the early 19th century and collected for their aesthetic sensibilities than utilitarian function. This rock crystal snuff bottle of miniature flattened rectangular shape is painted on the inside with mountain landscapes and signed, 'Song Xuan Zhuren zuo' (松轩主人作). More research is required on the identity of the painter.
