Reverse Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Appraisal
Category: Collectibles
Description
A small, flattened glass bottle with a crimson stopper. The interior is painted with a scene featuring two cranes standing among pine trees, silhouetted against a vibrant sky with shades of yellow, orange, and blue.
Appraisal Report
The item appears to be a reverse painted glass snuff bottle, likely of Chinese origin. The scene depicts cranes and pine trees, common motifs in Chinese art symbolizing longevity. Reverse painting inside a narrow-necked bottle is a highly skilled technique. The value of snuff bottles varies greatly based on age, artist, material, and quality of the painting. Without a signature or more information on provenance and age, it is difficult to assign a precise value. This appraisal value is based on the assumption it is a modern or reproduction piece in good condition, typical of those found in the general collectibles market. Antique or artist-signed examples could be significantly more valuable.
Appraisal Value
$50 - $250