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Author : Henry C. Hitt
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UVA:X000650363
Author : Lilla S. Perry
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781462909605
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.
Author : Susan E. Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UCSD:31822011291556
Author : Denis S. Low
Publisher : Laurence King
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131624236
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.
Author : Bob C. Stevens
Publisher : Weatherhill, Incorporated
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015060134791
Out of print for more than 10 years, this exceptional book has become a rare item sought after by collectors for many years. This important limited edition reprint is inevitable and fulfills the growing need of new collectors for reliable and useful reference on the subject. This book is produced in Japan with high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. Each copy is hand-numbered. It covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discusses the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals. Moreover, it includes extensive bibliography useful for further research.
Author : Jennifer Chen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Decorative arts
ISBN : UOM:39015047605905
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.
Author : Trevor W. Cornforth,Nathan Cheung
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0764315919
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.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Snuff boxes and bottles, Chinese
ISBN : OCLC:22257101
Author : Sotheby's Hong Kong, Ltd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Snuff boxes and bottles, Chinese
ISBN : MINN:31951P00333145Z
Author : Lilla S. Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Snuff boxes and bottles
ISBN : OCLC:739260814
Author : Adrian Sassoon,Joel Arthur Rosenthal
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781588395313
Called "the Fabergé of our time" by Diane von Furstenberg, Joel A. Rosenthal, who works in Paris under the name JAR, is one of the most acclaimed jewellery designers of the past thirty years. JAR is known for his use of precious and semi-precious stones resplendent with myriad shades of vibrant colour and set in organic shapes: one brooch, for instance, features lifelike petals in subtly differentiated hues, made from a thousand pavé sapphires and amethysts. The New York Times has described his jewellery as "belligerent, stubborn, audacious, funny, contradictory", while JAR himself has characterised his work as "somewhere between geometry and a bouquet of flowers". This book, featuring nearly 70 pieces from throughout JAR's career, provides a concise, accessible, elegantly designed retrospective of the best of his jewellery creations, and is the only book of its kind on his work available in English.
Author : Lilla S. Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Art objects, Chinese
ISBN : OCLC:892089982
Author : Sotheby's (Firm)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Snuff boxes and bottles, Chinese
ISBN : MINN:31951P006208627
Author : Robert W. L. Kleiner
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Snuff boxes and bottles
ISBN : 0195857569
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.
Author : Hugh M. Moss,Victor Ernest Graham,Ka Bo Tsang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Snuff boxes and bottles
ISBN : STANFORD:36105010467541