The ICSBS Journal is the leading scholarly publication devoted to Chinese snuff bottles, featuring original research, authoritative essays, and carefully documented objects by leading scholars and collectors worldwide. Explore the latest issue for new discoveries and fresh perspectives in the field.
- “Made for You”: The Thomson Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Part 1 by Lindsey and Robert Hall
- The ICSBS Toronto Convention Review, 2025 by Guy Stehlé
- Meet the President: Vincent Fausone, Jr.
- The Francine and Bernard Wald Collection of Fine Snuff Bottles, Part II, September 15, 2025 by Dennis Lee
Welcome to the new website of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society. This site brings together our history, scholarly work, and international community, supporting the ongoing study of snuff bottles while promoting connoisseurship and deeper public understanding of this remarkable art form.


2025 ICSBS Convention Highlights
The 57th Annual ICSBS Convention, held October 14–18, 2025 in Toronto at the Omni King Edward Hotel, was a highly successful gathering of collectors, scholars, dealers, and friends of the Society. The program featured outstanding lectures, museum and collection visits, dealer exhibitions, social events, and a gala banquet, reflecting the depth, rigor, and collegial spirit of the ICSBS community. For a full recap, highlights, and a gallery of photos, explore the coverage of this memorable event.
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