Snuff Bottle Exhibition | Hong Kong Museum of Art

The snuff bottle exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of Art is exquisite! ㅤ Snuff bottles are small, portable containers for snuff. They are known as "miniature works of art that combine a variety of crafts." ㅤ Snuff is a tobacco product that originated in the West. It was introduced to China from Europe in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. After being processed, it became a powdered medicine that was believed to have the effect of improving eyesight and preventing epidemics. Snuff became popular among all social classes and quickly integrated into Chinese art styles, leading to the development of various unique snuff bottles. These bottles became an important symbol of Qing dynasty art. ㅤ Hong Kong Museum of Art opening hours: Closed on Thursdays (except public holidays), open 10:00–18:00 on other days, closed on the first and second days of the Lunar New Year   Ticket reservation: Free admission, no reservation required ㅤ Hong Kong Museum of Art address: 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China