{"product_id":"snuff-bottles-in-the-qing-dynasty-english-edition-160-miniature-masterpieces-from-the-palace-museum","title":"Snuff Bottles in the Qing Dynasty (English Edition): 160+ Miniature Masterpieces from the Palace Museum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/fd937f261c1ee7be35730a9d701e6b248450da385e99bced379b9c611528b70a.jpg?v=1793433948\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe snuff bottle is more than a vessel — it is a miniature world of artistry, status, and cultural exchange.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSnuff Bottles in the Qing Dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers English-speaking readers a rare window into this uniquely Chinese art form, tracing its journey from a Western curiosity to a quintessential symbol of Qing sophistication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eInside this book, you will discover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Fascinating Origin Story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLearn how Italian missionary Matteo Ricci introduced snuff to the Ming court, and how the habit — and the beautiful bottles that carried it — spread from the emperor’s palace to the farthest reaches of Chinese society .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Anatomy of a Snuff Bottle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvery component is explored in detail — from the bottle itself to the lid, spoon, snuff plate, and packaging — revealing the extraordinary craftsmanship that went into even the smallest element .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMaterials and Mastery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiscover the incredible range of materials used by Qing artisans, including glass, enamel, porcelain, jade, coral, and precious stones. Learn how the royal court favored gold-plated copper lids with carved flowers, while other exquisite bottles featured ivory spoons and rare wood packaging .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Symbol of Status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnderstand why owning and collecting snuff bottles became an obsession among Qing officials and merchants, and how these miniature masterpieces served as tokens of friendship, harmony, and respect .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/bdab1804da8450222c5ac2bf82dc3548e881cbcb4c50564fdd8e03b90e245eca.jpg?v=1793433952\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/85f4fcccfd9526a21bc3905d0bedb9add8e66e72705b4b5178dbd114e809219e.jpg?v=1793433956\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462428483918,"sku":"978-7-5085-1845-9-1499619-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":28.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/a3760129e5a69c68afbb926b112946573f7cb7da0d74b4879c6f1e07f8a9bf33.jpg?v=1793417078","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/snuff-bottles-in-the-qing-dynasty-english-edition-160-miniature-masterpieces-from-the-palace-museum","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}