Treasures from the Sanctum of Enlightened Respect: Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Denis Low

This highly sought-after reference catalogue documents 250 museum-grade Chinese snuff bottles from the premier private collection of Denis S.K. Low. Published in conjunction with a landmark exhibition at Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum, the volume showcases the pinnacle of Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) miniature craftsmanship.

Expertly authored by renowned Chinese art authority Robert Kleiner, the book features vibrant, full-colour photography paired with meticulous technical and historical entries. It spans a vast array of elite materials, including Imperial Beijing overlay glass, painted enamels, Jingdezhen porcelains, flawlessly carved jadeite and intricate Suzhou chalcedony.

An indispensable cornerstone resource for serious collectors, historians and international auction houses, this inaugural volume remains a definitive guide for authenticating and studying Imperial Chinese snuff bottles.

303 pages, colour, English, 30.5 x 22 x 2.5 cm

Hardcover

Published in 1999

ISBN: 9810417586

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