Vintage Chinese Crystal SNUFF BOTTLE INSIDE PAINTED TIGERS Carved Jadeite Top

Vintage Artist Signed Chinese Crystal Snuff Bottle Inside Reverse Painted Tiger Scenes with a Carved Jadeite Foo Dog Stopper SIZE approx 5"H x 3.5"W This beautiful work of art was recently professionally appraised as follows… AUTHENTIC ASIAN GLASS ART This vintage inside-painted Chinese crystal snuff bottle is high-quality, meticulously hand-painted artwork of tigers scenes with vivid landscapes executed on front and back interior surfaces, a technique requiring exceptional artistry, dexterity and precision mirror-reversed brushwork. The artistry in the jadeite stopper is carved in the shape of a Foo Dog (guardian lion) with a bone spoon, a fine example of a 20th-century Chinese inside-painting an art form that began in 18th century Qing Dynasty. Tigers convey strength, power and protection, a popular motif for “Year of the Tiger” and collectors of Chinese zodiac iconography ARTIST SIGNED in Chinese on both sides with a red seal (chop mark) by the reverse-painting artist AGE & CONDITION This piece was created circa 1980s based on style, clarity, carving and excellent unused condition VALUE Chinese Snuff Bottles with animal motifs (especially tigers) command a premium due to cultural zodiacal association. This authentic bottle has a very strong appeal and high collectible value for the level of detailed imagery, rich coloration, cultural symbolism, craftsmanship, and excellent condition. A Chinese inside painted snuff bottle similar to this sold for $8750 at Doyle Auction NY