AN INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLESIGNED MA SHAOXUAN, CIRCA 1899-1900Of rounded rectangular form, the bottle is decorated on one side with a portrait of the celebrated Beijing opera star Tan Xinpei as Huang Zhong, wearing an elaborate dragon robe that is set on the shoulder with banners. The reverse is inscribed with a poem praising Tan's performance, followed by the artist's signature and a seal, Shaoxuan.2 5⁄16 in. (5.9 cm.) high, glass and pearl stopper