Learn how powdered tobacco, or snuff, became a transnational craze that inspired the unique Chinese art of crafting tiny bottles out of everything from jade to cloisonn?.
As snuff grew in popularity from the imperial household to common merchants, snuff bottles became ubiquitous, elaborate works of fashionable art.
Based on original research and the museum?s snuff bottle collection, this lecture explores the history of snuff and the techniques of carving, shaping, and painting bottles that are still in use today.
Attendees can register for this even by phone at (619) 338-9888 or by email at
Saturday, April 18 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 338-9888
As snuff grew in popularity from the imperial household to common merchants, snuff bottles became ubiquitous, elaborate works of fashionable art.
Based on original research and the museum?s snuff bottle collection, this lecture explores the history of snuff and the techniques of carving, shaping, and painting bottles that are still in use today.
Attendees can register for this even by phone at (619) 338-9888 or by email at
Saturday, April 18 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 338-9888
