Mid to late 20th century

Of different shape and decor

6cm, 7.5cm and 8cm

101g

>> The stopper of the ovoid one is broken

Provenance: Private collection, Singapore, acquired the 1970s; and thence by descent to the present owner

Note: Inside-painted snuff bottles first came about in the late 1800s. The first bottles were actually made to be used for snuff, but later they were made to be appreciated for what they were. They’re actually painted inside with a little brush that goes in and has a right angle so that the paint can go onto the surface