Description A Chinese inside-painted snuff bottle by Wen Xiangjun. The sides of the bottle have carvings of stylized ruyi and a ring. One side, which features an inscription and 2 seals, depicts a scene of a bird beneath a pine tree. The opposite side depicts 2 figures on a path through bamboo. The snuff bottle has a glass stopper with a spoon. Dimensions are: 2 1/4 inches tall X 1 inches wide, 5.7 cm tall X 2.5 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report It is in good condition.
Provenance From Mr. Kung in Vancouver, Canada, inherited from his father, who acquired this item in Hong Kong and had it shipped to Canada before the 1970s. Lots 194-198 from our auction on Sept 6th, 2019 were from the same estate.