A Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle, with stopper
This is a modern example purchased from The British Museum shop in 2017. It was said to be painted by a Chinese painter. The stopper is probably agate. Both sides of the bottle are shown in the photographs. These objects are often referred to as ‘impossible objects’ because it is hard to understand how such detailed painting can be achieved on the inside of the bottle.
Details
Size | Height 90mm |
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Date | Circa 2017 |
Key Phrases | Impossible, Novelties |
Category | Novelties, Toys, Games & Jokes, Puzzles |
Ref no | N1689 P1163 |