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Captured by the timeless aesthetics of our ancestors! 500 exquisite snuff bottles on display for free!

Help! I've discovered a treasure-level exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of Art 💎 Nearly 500 miniature snuff bottles that are breathtakingly beautiful! Each piece is a masterpiece that could make you stop and admire for 10 minutes. The aesthetics of our ancestors are truly unparalleled! 📍 3rd Floor, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Tsim Sha Tsui (near Harbour City and K11, super convenient) ⏰ Mon-Wed/Fri: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM|Sat-Sun/Public Holidays: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM 🚫 Closed on Thursdays (except public holidays) 🎫 Free admission, no reservation needed! Just go and enjoy! This exhibition is all thanks to Hong Kong collectors Mr. Sin Cho-Kim and his wife! Mr. Sin began collecting snuff bottles in 1989, spending decades building the "Floating Cloud Studio" collection kingdom ✨ Jade, agate, tourmaline, ceramics... the variety of materials is dazzling, and each piece is like a miniature treasure in the palm of your hand! After Mr. Sin's passing, Mrs. Shih Wan-Yuk donated the entire collection, allowing us to admire these extraordinary artifacts up close. Though small in size, the craftsmanship of snuff bottles is absolutely mind-blowing! The most astonishing are the inside-painted snuff bottles—artists use ultra-fine brushes to paint on the inner walls in reverse 🖌️ Landscapes, flowers, birds, poetry, and historical references—all packed into a tiny space! During the Qing Dynasty, literati used them as social currency, and emperors gifted them to ministers as symbols of prestige and status. Plan to spend at least an hour exploring! From carved patterns to the glaze's sheen, every detail tells a century-old story. Gather your friends and head over—missing such a phenomenal exhibition would be a real loss!
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Posted: Jun 28, 2025
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