Tobacco Box China XX Th

Superb snuffbox with a hundred children of rectangular shape A slightly different category in Chinese snuffboxes, the painted snuffboxes inside are the work of Masters with admirable dexterity. With big names like Ye Zhongsan, Ding Erzhong, Meng Zishou, Bi Rongjiu, Ma Shaoxian and Ma Shaoxuan, this is an area that has its connoisseurs and enthusiasts. The richness of the decorations and the subjects, the delicacy of the execution make them exceptional objects. As their name suggests, these snuffboxes are painted on the inside, using a small brush with curved bristles. It will take between 3 months to 1 year for an artist to make a bottle. Often borrowed from poetry, they make a very beautiful collector's item. Material: glass with relief Excellent condition / glued stopper China XXth Dimensions: 5 x 8.2 x 1.6 cm Provenance: Former French collection, acquired at Drouot Paris auction Sold with certificate