An exhibition titled "Craftsmanship in Myriad Forms -- Exhibition of Snuff Bottles" opened at the Changsha Museum on February 10. Hosted by the Changsha Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio and Television, and co-organized by the Changsha Museum, Wuhan Museum, and Sichuan University Museum, the exhibition brings together over 200 precious snuff bottles dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and the Republic of China (1912-1949) period. Crafted from a rich variety of materials, these bottles feature diverse forms and an array of intricate techniques, fully demonstrating the ingenuity and superb artistry of ancient Chinese craftsmen. They vividly bring to life the arts and crafts of the Qing Dynasty, embodying the traditional Chinese spirit of embracing the grand while attending to the delicate.

A snuff bottle on display.

A snuff bottle on display.

Snuff bottles on display.

Information:
Exhibition Name: Craftsmanship in Myriad Forms--Exhibition of Snuff Bottles
Duration: February 10, 2026 to May 5, 2026
Venue: Special Exhibition Hall 2, Changsha Museum
Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30); closed on Monday (except statuary holidays)
The exhibition is open to the public free of charge.
Due to the winter vacation and the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, the museum is expected to see a surge in the number of visitors. Visitors are advised to make a real-name reservation in advance via the museum's official WeChat account.

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Kuang Zhenzhen

Chinese source: Changsha Online