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Chinese Snuff Bottles

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Author : Lilla S. Perry
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-10-09

Chinese Snuff Bottles written by Lilla S. Perry and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-09 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.

Chinese Snuff Bottles is invaluable document for all interested in the history of Chinese art. It is also a lucid and fascinating guidebook for the collector or would be collector, both of snuff bottles and other products of Chinese craftsmanship. All the skills and ingenuity of the Chinese artisans were lavished upon the production of these tiny bottles, making them pre-eminent representatives of the best in Chinese craftsmanship. This classic art history book is the first full account in any language of this facet of Chinese art. It includes a comprehensive treatment of the origins and development of the snuff bottle in China as well as over 150 actual-size reproductions, the majority in full color. It is a fascinating story by an enthusiastic collector, who captivated by the beauty and ingenuity found in these bottles, had the interest to delve into the historical background techniques of manufacture, kind and quality of materials, classification and organization of types, and the like, as well as a delightfully informal style with which to communicate her wide knowledge and enthusiasm to the reader.

Chinese Snuff Bottles

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Author : Susan E. Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977

Chinese Snuff Bottles written by Susan E. Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.

Chinese Snuff Bottles In Slipcase

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Author : Denis S. Low
language : en
Publisher: Laurence King
Release Date : 2007

Chinese Snuff Bottles In Slipcase written by Denis S. Low and has been published by Laurence King this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Art categories.

Imperial Court of the Manchus (Qing Dynasty 1642-1911). Powdered snuff was regarded as having medicinal qualities and with Court patronage, rapidly grew in popularity. Ornate and intricate bottles to hold and dispense the "medicinal" snuff were designed by Chinese craftsmen using a bewildering array of materials: porcelain, enamel, metal, wood, jadeite, ivory and glass, often employing techniques known only in China at the time. Snuff bottles are elaborately decorated, invariably miniature and admired for their tactile qualities. The surviving examples are highly prized by collectors and students of the history of arts and crafts in China. This book is the third catalogue of the vast Denis Low collection of snuff bottles, which numbers more than 1000. Its publication coincides with an exhibition of 355 snuff bottles from this world-renowned collection at the Asian Civilisations Museum of Singapore from July to November 2007. Largely organised by the material of fabrication, each snuff bottle is carefully described and provenance details are given. Although this book is not meant to be a scholarly study of snuff bottles, much research has been done by Denis Low, the results of which can be seen from the notes he presents on the style, design, decoration, use or uniqueness of each example featured here.

Bottles Of Delight

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Author : Jennifer Chen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998

Bottles Of Delight written by Jennifer Chen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Decorative arts categories.

Now part of the collection of the Seattle Art Museum, the Thai Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles contains an outstanding group of over 40 bottles of superb quality.

Chinese Snuff Bottles

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Author : Trevor W. Cornforth
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Release Date : 2002

Chinese Snuff Bottles written by Trevor W. Cornforth and has been published by Schiffer Pub Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.

One of the loveliest objects to come from China's Imperial history is the snuff bottle--elegant, tactile, beautifully crafted, and above all small; it makes an ideal subject for collectors. This book clearly explains the history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the 17th century to the present in America, Europe, and China. For the novice, it provides fascinating background and descriptive information, and for the established collector it showcases over 650 diverse snuff bottles to study and admire through excellent color photographs. There are examples of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other bottles with distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle is fully described with a value range. This book shows that it is not necessary to be wealthy to own good snuff bottles, nor is it guaranteed that only wealthy collectors have the best ones. Be prepared to be delighted in this addictive collecting field.

Chinese Snuff Bottles

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Author : Robert W. L. Kleiner
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1994

Chinese Snuff Bottles written by Robert W. L. Kleiner and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Snuff boxes and bottles categories.

Among the most beautiful of the world's domestic art forms are Chinese snuff bottles, miniature bottle-shaped flasks, often of astounding intricacy and tactile appeal, which were made for court and, subsequently, popular use during the Qing Dynasty. Within the last twenty years, snuff bottles have been collected by an increasingly wide circle of enthusiasts. While recent research has led to a number of discussions of the topic, the collecting of snuff bottles remains an area within which the unwary may be trapped, particularly since the spectacular rise in value of these small items has spurred the skilled faker. Illustrated with twenty-four full-color and sixteen black-and-white plates, this book serves as a useful and entertaining introduction to the collecting of snuff bottles. After tracing the history of snuff in Chinese culture, Robert Kleiner surveys the many styles of snuff bottles, dividing them by materials and methods of decoration used.