Written by Holly Booth
Recognised as one of the most important private collections of snuff bottles in the world, this exhibition presents the most extensive and comprehensive set ever received by a museum in Hong Kong.
What to expect
Emerging in the early Qing dynasty, snuff bottles quickly became prized gifts among nobility and officials.
The Hong Kong Museum of Art is showcasing an extraordinary donation of 490 sets of Chinese snuff bottles from the renowned Fuyun Xuan Collection.
This exhibition showcases the entire donation, featuring delicate pieces crafted from jade, porcelain, glass, lacquer, calabash, and enamel.
How to get there
The Hong Kong Museum of Art is located at 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. It’s easily reached from Central Stationon the MTR to East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit J) or Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit L6), followed by a short walk along the waterfront.
Alternatively, take the Star Ferry from Central or Wan Chai and it’s a short walk from the Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier.
