Immortal Neihua Snuff Bottle

Glass snuff bottle depicting a traditional Chinese folklore, featuring an elderly scholar or immortal figure seated outdoors. This specific piece showcases the intricate art of reverse-painting or inside-painting on glass, also referred to as Neihua. Skilled artisans use tiny, specialized L-shaped brushes inserted through the narrow bottleneck to paint detailed landscapes, figures, and calligraphy backwards onto the interior walls of the glass or crystal.