This artwork is a Chinese classical snuff bottle with the painting of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" inside.
The painting was created by Zhang Zeduan, a painter of the Northern Song Dynasty, depicting the bustling scene of Bianjing (present-day Kaifeng City, Henan Province) at that time.
As one of China's traditional handicrafts, snuff bottles have a long history and rich cultural connotations.
The making of snuff bottles is exquisite, usually made of materials such as ceramics, glass or jade.
Inside the snuff bottle, artists will paint various patterns, such as landscapes, flowers and birds, figures, etc.
, to show their artistic talent and love for traditional culture.
"Along the River During the Qingming Festival" is a representative ancient painting work, showing the prosperity of Bianjing city in the Northern Song Dynasty, including elements such as streets, buildings, bridges, boats, etc.
The paintings on snuff bottles not only have ornamental value but also bear the meaning of historical memory and cultural heritage.
By appreciating these works of art, we can understand the customs and habits of ancient Chinese society, architectural styles, and the inspiration of artists' creation.
At the same time, these works of art are also an important part of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation and deserve our cherishment and inheritance.