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Discover this exquisite antique Chinese snuff bottle, a masterpiece of interior reverse painting featuring delicate birds perched among cherry blossoms and bamboo. This rare collector's piece showcases the incredible skill of traditional Chinese artisans who meticulously painted these intricate scenes from the inside of the bottle. The translucent glass bottle features stunning detail work, with vibrant birds depicted in traditional style, set against a serene backdrop of pink cherry blossoms and emerald bamboo stalks. The interior painting technique, known as "neihua," requires extraordinary precision and patience, as each element is painted in reverse order through the bottle's small opening. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear consistent with age. Complete with original stopper. The clear glass maintains its clarity, allowing the beautiful interior artwork to shine through. A remarkable piece for collectors of Asian art, snuff bottles, or interior painted vessels.