Author: Hui, K.F. Humphrey & Sin, Christopher C.H.
Title: An Imperial Qing Tradition - Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collections of Humphrey K.F. Hui & Christopher C.H. Sin
Description: San Francisco. Humphrey & Sin. 1994. First Edition. Quarto. Hard cover. New. New. 207 Pages, Text in English. Richly illustrated with full colour images. This luscious publication is the result of a labour of love by the collectors of snuff bottles, Mr Hui and Mr Sin, who have loaned their collections to the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco for an exhibition in 1994-1995. The catalogue gives an overview of the exhibition, with many materials covered and well described. An explenatory text of the meanings behind the decorations on the bottles, the provance and literature used is given on each object. A rich publication with objects never published before!.

Keywords: Chinese Snuff Bottles