A Chinese agate inside-painted snuff bottle by Ye Xiaofeng. The snuff bottle is carved with guardian lion heads on either side holding engaged rings. The snuff bottle is painted on one side with a 3-character inscription and seal with a child and a bull. On the other side is a scene of five children and a giant peach. Dimensions: 2 3/4 inches tall X 2 inches wide; 7 cm tall X 5.1 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report The stopper is cracked and the spoon is broken.
Provenance From Mr. Straub in Minnesota.
Notes For additional photos, please see the following link: https://oag.smugmug.com/Summer-Asian-Snuff-Bottles-2020