AN INSIDE-PAINTED ‘CAT’ GLASS SNUFF BOTTLEChina, Republic period (1912-1949) or slightly later. Of rounded rectangular form, with cylindrical neck, flat lip, and oval foot. The interior finely painted displaying two curious black and white cats, one cat observing the grasshopper in front of it, the other cat on the reverse looking at the flower tendrils above, both sides with inscriptions and seal marks painted in red.Condition: Very good condition with minimal wear, and minor nibbling to the foot and the stopper. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.Stopper: Green glass Weight: 59.4 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 76 mm. Diameter neck 17 mm and mouth 8 mm