TCAE&B: Miniature Treasures of the Qing Dynasty and Beyond (Zoom Lecture)

The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum is partnering with the SDSU Chinese Cultural Center to produce this monthly Zoom lecture series.

This talk, by curator Clare Chu, will consider the historical development of Chinese snuff bottles.  Clare will be joined by collector Courtenay McGowen (discussant), and Bob Stein (moderator).  A short blurb describing the arc of Clare's talk follows: 

Snuff was introduced to China in the early 17th century when overseas trade routes expanded. In 1680, the Kangxi Emperor, himself a snuff-taker, established the Zaobanchu, the palace workshops, and the first snuff bottles were produced in the glass and enamel workshops.  From the late 18th century onward, snuff bottles were also produced commercially, as the habit was taken up first by wealthy merchants and literati, and, subsequently, the general population.

Please register@https://SDSU.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqce2pqDgsE9ROvS6aCna6s85a0TGLGEmd