Chinese Reverse Painted Glass

A pair of large panels/ screens, painted on glass of the Emperor and Empress of China. Frames are rosewood and each panel slides into decorative rosewood stands. Each panel in sta...

one painted with a lady seated holding a tobacco pipe, the other painted with a scholar playing a pipa with a lady seated beside him playing percussion instruments, with matching bla...

A Chinese reverse glass painting of a European lady and girl in a landscape scene surrounded by plants with hills in the distance, the lady seated on a blue shawl, the girl leaning a...

A 19th century reverse glass painting in its original frame. Extremely rare in this large size. Canton, China, circa 1860. Rare opportunity to add a stunning piece of history to a cl...

Late 19th century Q'ing Dynasty framed double sided reverse painting on glass in original carved frame.

Very decorative 19th century hand painted Chinese lantern/candleholders. Reverse painted figures on glass with carved dragon features.

In the frame which is blue velvet 17 7/8" x 23 3/4" and the glass measures approx 9.5" x 13.5" from an estate where the the parents of the collector bought this in China perhaps 100 ...

Pair of Chinese reverse-painted glass ancestor portraits, 20th century, each figure dressed in gold robes, the man seated in front of a dragon screen, and the woman seated in front o...

This beautiful late 19th century Chinese reverse painted glass snuff bottle is an incredible example of the intricate skill required for reverse painting with a detailed scene inside...

This is a tall antique Oriental art scene. A Chinese, reverse painted glass panel, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Two reverse painted Chinese glass lamps with Chinese motif.

Beautiful colors of blue, green, red and brown throughout. Reverse glass pictures became fashionable in the 18th century where the glass panels were sent from Europe to China where t...

With its Folk Art appeal, this reverse glass painting depicts a fashionable young woman with a crane and a basket of peaches, both traditional symbols of longevity.

A very large and impressive Chinese reverse glass painting of a Maiden in court dress with an attendant, elaborately painted with fine brocade pattern and peacock feather cloak, hold...

Two Chinese export reverse paintings on glass with textured, gilt-accented black lacquer frames.

19th century unusual Chinese reverse painting on glass, depicting a busy Hong Kong harbour scene with trade boat flying different countries flags, local boats with figures, and build...

A good quality C19th Chinese reverse painting on glass of large size, brightly coloured with depicting dignitaries, ladies and attendants in a courtyard with a building to the left a...

A circa 1900 reverse glass painted tray from Northern China depicting two ladies at leisure.

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Dragonfly painting Chinese, early 20th century. Set behind glass in ebonized frame with brass decoration. Frame measures 45 x 64 cm. Goo...

A very large vintage Chinese export reverse glass painted figural hanging wall panel in a carved hardwood frame, early to mid-20th century, China.

A pair of super charming, Chinese reverse glass paintings, of young women, with their original frames.

With sparkling color and an unsophisticated treatment of perspective, this reverse glass portrait of a young woman sitting beneath a decorative drape is a great expression of early 2...

A pair of early 20th century Chinese elmwood chests with reverse painted glass door panels depicting scholars' objects and flowers, all symbols of enlightenment.

With exquisite detail and sparkling color, this portrait of a young woman is a remarkable example of reverse glass painting. Lending the finished work a subtle three-dimensional effe...

Rare reverse glass painted mirrors depicting Chairman Mao.

Several layers of paint were applied to one side of the glass, in the reverse order of easel or panel paintings, while the painting was viewed from the other side.

This portrait painting of a young woman is an example of reverse glass painting, in which an artist applies paint to the back of a piece of glass.

This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting. Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially...

This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting. Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially...

This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting. Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially...

We’re captivated with the workmanship, delightful imagery, and sparkling color of Chinese reverse glass paintings. Thought to have developed during the Italian Renaissance, the pract...

This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting. Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially...

With its sparkling color and Folk Art appeal, these early 20th century. portrait paintings are charming examples of reverse glass painting, in which an artist composes the painting i...

Antique Chinese reverse painting on glass of a dog or Spaniel with two puppies painted in a charming naive style with vibrant colors slightly oxidized with age.

With sparkling color and an unsophisticated treatment of perspective, this reverse glass portrait of a young woman posed with crossed hands beneath a decorative drape is a great expr...

a pair of 19th century Chinese Export reverse glass paintings depicting scenes of nobles at leisure in a palace that is open to beautiful gardens, original frame, inspired by English...

Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work backwards, starting with details and shading before adding color and form. Lending ...

Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work backwards, starting with details and shading before adding color and form. Lending ...

Painted with intricate detail and vibrant colors, this portrait of a seated noble woman is an exquisite example of Chinese reverse glass painting.

This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting. Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially...

This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting. Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially...

This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting. Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially...

How does reverse painting work? Unlike other painting techniques, in reverse painted glass, details are painted first.

Vintage Chinese Qing Taizong Hong Taiji Emperor Reverse Glass Hanging Painting ITEM DESCRIPTION: a beautiful reverse glass paintings.

The Chinese eglomise snuff bottle is a captivating masterpiece, showcasing the delicate art of reverse painting from the inside. The scene depicted a group of birds perched on a prun...

This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting. Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially...

Set of six Chinese reverse painting on glass from the Early 20th century. Showing Chinese court life. Wonderful hand work, slightly naive. Beautiful salmon and teal colors. Mounted ...

A rare antique Chinese reverse painting on glass in its original frame, dated 1851.

Nice James Mont table lamp in pickled oak and reverse painted glass in chinese motif.

Our snuff bottles are topped with gemstone grade agate lids and 100% hand painted from within. The Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to...

Our snuff bottles are topped with gemstone grade agate lids and 100% hand painted from within. The Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to...

Pair of fabulous vintage Chinese reverse paintings on glass. Most likely made for export in mid 20th century. Very fine detail and great original condition. Original lacquer frames...

Pair of very unusual and tall, antique Chinese export reverse painted glass vases: each of elongated baluster forms, and each with very elaborate gilt figural designs on turquoise ...

Depicting the portraits of an Emperor and Empress in their full imperial clothing

Our snuff bottles are topped with gemstone grade agate lids and 100% hand painted from within. The Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to...

Our snuff bottles are 100% hand painted from within and topped with gemstone agate lids. The Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to apply...

Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...

Experience the allure of this Republic period snuff bottle, a vibrant piece that embodies the rich artistic tradition of the time. Crafted with a deep red glass overlay, well imitati...

VERY RARE, MARVELOUS, ANTIQUE Chinese Hardwood carved Dragons table. From a private collector in Southern California, this gorgeous Chinese Antique Square Dining Table, also know as ...

A very fine mid-Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood and lacquer six-panel screen, Jailing Period, circa 1800. The hardwood frame inset with black lacquer panels. One side features an over...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

A rare 16-17th cenury Ming Dynasty standing table screen. Untoched original condition. Hand carved wood, the panel is carved with relief details depicting a dragon, cranes, mythical...

Antique Chinese Moss Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th century. The bottle of a deep forest green color overall with white and brown inclusions. The finely carved rounded square form well ho...

Antique 19th century small Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over the table.