Painted Glass Snuff Bottle – Quail & Flowers – Three-character Mark

A charming early 20th century Chinese painted glass snuff bottle, decorated with a pair of quail nestled among grasses and bright blooms. The bottle’s soft milky white opaline glass provides a beautiful ground for the delicate hand painted scene, and the base bears a three-character red mark. Snuff bottles were once an essential personal item in China, prized for both function and artistry. Today they make wonderful collector’s pieces, display objects for a cabinet of curiosities, or a thoughtful gift for lovers of Chinese art and decorative antiques. Details Material: Opaque/opaline glass, painted decoration Height: approx. 7 cm Base: Three-character red mark Stopper: Included (cork shows age-related wear; see photos)