Rare Chinese handcraftet inside-painted glass bottle
  • Rare Chinese handcraftet inside-painted glass bottle
  • Rare Chinese handcraftet inside-painted glass bottle
  • Rare Chinese handcraftet inside-painted glass bottle
  • Rare Chinese handcraftet inside-painted glass bottle
  • Rare Chinese handcraftet inside-painted glass bottle

Rare Chinese handcraftet inside-painted glass bottle

890,00 DKK

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A truly remarkable and highly decorative inside-painted glass bottle, featuring an intricate and dynamic dragon motif rendered entirely from within the glass. This piece showcases a rare and traditional Chinese art form, where the artist paints in reverse on the inner surface using a fine brush inserted through the narrow neck—a technique that requires extraordinary precision and patience.

The swirling dragons, depicted in vivid colors, symbolize power, strength, and good fortune in Asian culture. Each detail is carefully executed, giving the composition depth and movement, almost as if the dragons are alive within the glass.

Inside-painted bottles are closely associated with historic Chinese snuff bottles and have been produced since the early 19th century, representing one of the most technically demanding forms of miniature painting. 

The clear glass body enhances the artwork beautifully, while the elegant brown glass stopper completes the piece with a refined and balanced aesthetic. Its sculptural form and internal artwork make it both a collectible object and a striking display item.

Mint condition.


Dimensions:

  • Height: 20 cm
  • Width: 10 cm
  • Depth: 3.5 cm

A unique collector’s piece that blends craftsmanship, history, and artistic mastery.

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