This talk, by curator Clare Chu, will consider the historical development of Chinese snuff bottles. Clare will be joined by collector Courtenay McGowen (discussant), and Bob Stein (moderator). A short blurb describing the arc of Clare's talk follows:
Snuff was introduced to China in the early 17th century when overseas trade routes expanded. In 1680, the Kangxi Emperor, himself a snuff-taker, established the Zaobanchu, the palace workshops, and the first snuff bottles were produced in the glass and enamel workshops. From the late 18th century onward, snuff bottles were also produced commercially, as the habit was taken up first by wealthy merchants and literati, and, subsequently, the general population.
Admission/Cost: FREE Please Register
Location:
Online Streaming Event
Saturday, November 18 - 10:00 AM