ICSBS Journal Article Archive
The ICSBS Journal Article Archive is a comprehensive, searchable index of scholarly articles on Chinese snuff bottles, drawn from decades of the Journal of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society. Organized into twenty-seven subject categories, it gathers research on the materials, craftsmanship, inside-painted traditions, history, and collecting of snuff bottles. Browse by category to survey a topic, or filter by contributor to find every article written by a particular author. Each article title is accompanied by the Journal volume and number in which it appeared (e.g., 55/2 = Volume 55, Issue 2).
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Paris Convention Review 1995 – Winter 1995
Convention Review
Christopher C. H. Sin
4
19
paris-convention-review-1995-winter-1995
27
Images on Snuff Bottles
Snuff Bottle – Symbolism & Iconography
Victor E. Graham
4
6
images-on-snuff-bottles
27
London Auction Review – Autumn 1995
Auction Review
Clare Lawrence
3
29
london-auction-review-autumn-1995
27
Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Mary and George Bloch at the British Museum
Snuff Bottle – Collection & Museum
Lindsey Hall
3
22
chinese-snuff-bottles-from-the-collection-of-mary-and-george-bloch-at-the-british-museum
27
The Squirrel and Grape Motif - Its Significance Reinterpreted
Snuff Bottle – Symbolism & Iconography
Ka Bo Tsang
3
17
the-squirrel-and-grape-motif-its-significance-reinterpreted
27
An Analysis of the Suzhou School of Carving with Specific Comparisons to the Yangzhou School
Snuff Bottle – Regional Style
Clare Lawrence
3
6
an-analysis-of-the-suzhou-school-of-carving-with-specific-comparisons-to-the-yangzhou-school
27
Hong Kong Auction Reviews – Summer 1995
Auction Review
Christopher C. H. Sin
2
28
hong-kong-auction-reviews-summer-1995
27
Paris Convention Review 1995 – Summer 1995
Convention Review
John G. Ford
2
22
paris-convention-review-1995-summer-1995
27
Technical Aspects and Connoisseurship of Snuff and Snuff Bottles: Late Traditional Chinese Sources
Collecting & Connoisseurship
Richard John Lynn
2
6
technical-aspects-and-connoisseurship-of-snuff-and-snuff-bottles-late-traditional-chinese-sources
27
Hong Kong Auction Reviews – Spring 1995
Auction Review
Christopher C. H. Sin
1
31
hong-kong-auction-reviews-spring-1995
27
Cheng Rongzhang The Question of Style
Snuff Bottle – Artist Study
Hugh M. Moss
1
23
cheng-rongzhang-the-question-of-style
27
A Look at the Pig in the Year of the Pig
Snuff Bottle – Symbolism & Iconography
Ka Bo Tsang
1
14
a-look-at-the-pig-in-the-year-of-the-pig
27
An Introduction to the Art of Incense
Chinese Art & Culture
Tseng Yubo
1
6
an-introduction-to-the-art-of-incense
27
Exhibition of Snuff Bottles from the Collections of Humphrey H K Hui and Christopher C H Sin - A Review
Snuff Bottle – Collection & Museum
Elizabeth Jarvis
4
39
exhibition-of-snuff-bottles-from-the-collections-of-humphrey-h-k-hui-and-christopher-c-h-sin-a-review
26
Snuff Bottles from the Mary and George Bloch Collection on Exhibit in Singapore - A Review
Exhibition Review
Lindsey Hall
4
37
snuff-bottles-from-the-mary-and-george-bloch-collection-on-exhibit-in-singapore-a-review
26
Recent Snuff Bottle Catalogues - A Review
Collecting & Connoisseurship
Victor E. Graham
4
32
recent-snuff-bottle-catalogues-a-review
26
Honolulu Convention Review 1994 – Winter 1994
Convention Review
Elizabeth Jarvis
4
15
honolulu-convention-review-1994-winter-1994
26
Sources and Significance of the Chicken Boy as a Decorative Motif on Chinese Porcelains
Snuff Bottle – Symbolism & Iconography
Ka Bo Tsang
4
6
sources-and-significance-of-the-chicken-boy-as-a-decorative-motif-on-chinese-porcelains
26
New York Auction Reviews – Autumn 1994
Auction Review
Louis H. Exstein
3
25
new-york-auction-reviews-autumn-1994
26
In Response to Reflections on the Qing Imperial Glasshouse 1696-1911
Chinese History
Emily Byrne Curtis
3
18
in-response-to-reflections-on-the-qing-imperial-glasshouse-1696-1911
26
Symbolic Language of the Qing Dynasty
Snuff Bottle – Imperial & Palace
Linda Wrigglesworth
3
13
symbolic-language-of-the-qing-dynasty
26
Water: Changing Imagery in Chinese Art
Chinese Art & Culture
Noelle King O'Connor
3
6
water-changing-imagery-in-chinese-art
26
Hong Kong Auction Reviews Spring 1994
Auction Review
Christopher C. H. Sin
2
27
hong-kong-auction-reviews-spring-1994
26
Billingshurst Auction Review Eric Young Collection - Final Part
Auction Review
Sara Venning
2
26
billingshurst-auction-review-eric-young-collection-final-part
26
Honolulu Convention Review 1994 – Summer 1994
Convention Review
John G. Ford
2
19
honolulu-convention-review-1994-summer-1994
26
Who is the Rider on the Donkey? Some New Observations
Snuff Bottle – Symbolism & Iconography
Ka Bo Tsang
2
6
who-is-the-rider-on-the-donkey-some-new-observations
26
London Auction Reviews – Spring 1994
Auction Review
Clare Lawrence
1
28
london-auction-reviews-spring-1994
26
New York Convention Review 1993 – Spring 1994
Convention Review
Victor E. Graham
1
20
new-york-convention-review-1993-spring-1994
26
Elegance and Nostalgia: Late Chineses Literati Attitudes toward Snuff and Snuff Bottles
Collecting & Connoisseurship
Richard John Lynn
1
6
elegance-and-nostalgia-late-chineses-literati-attitudes-toward-snuff-and-snuff-bottles
26
Hong Kong Auction Reviews – Winter 1993
Auction Review
Christopher C. H. Sin
4
41
hong-kong-auction-reviews-winter-1993
25
New York Auction Reviews – Winter 1993
Auction Review
Louis H. Exstein
4
36
new-york-auction-reviews-winter-1993
25
New York Convention Review 1993 – Winter 1993
Convention Review
Vincent Fausone Jr.
4
14
new-york-convention-review-1993-winter-1993
25
Enamels for the Kangxi Emperor Nella sua Fornace da Smalti
Snuff Bottle – Imperial & Palace
Emily Byrne Curtis
4
6
enamels-for-the-kangxi-emperor-nella-sua-fornace-da-smalti
25
London Auction Reviews – Autumn 1993
Auction Review
Clare Lawrence
3
31
london-auction-reviews-autumn-1993
25
New York Auction Reviews – Autumn 1993
Auction Review
Louis H. Exstein
3
28
new-york-auction-reviews-autumn-1993
25
The Chicken and Its Manifold Meanings
Snuff Bottle – Symbolism & Iconography
Ka Bo Tsang
3
19
the-chicken-and-its-manifold-meanings
25
A Study of Ceramic Snuff Bottles - Part III
Snuff Bottle – Porcelain & Ceramic
J. E. M. Ault
3
8
a-study-of-ceramic-snuff-bottles-part-iii
25
Hong Kong Auction Review – Summer 1993
Auction Review
Christopher C. H. Sin
2
27
hong-kong-auction-review-summer-1993
25
New York Convention Review 1993 – Summer 1993
Convention Review
John G. Ford
2
20
new-york-convention-review-1993-summer-1993
25
An Analysis of the Seal School Group of Glass Snuff Bottles
Snuff Bottle – Glass
Clare Lawrence
2
6
an-analysis-of-the-seal-school-group-of-glass-snuff-bottles
25
The Lingnan School of Snuff Bottle Interior Painters - Part II
Snuff Bottle – Artist Study
Hugh M. Moss
1
6
the-lingnan-school-of-snuff-bottle-interior-painters-part-ii
25
New York Auction Review – Winter 1992
Auction Review
Louis H. Exstein
4
38
new-york-auction-review-winter-1992
24
Hong Kong Auction Review – Winter 1992
Auction Review
Christopher C. H. Sin
4
32
hong-kong-auction-review-winter-1992
24
Vancouver Convention Review 1992 – Winter 1992
Convention Review
Lindsey Hall
4
6
vancouver-convention-review-1992-winter-1992
24
New York Auction Review – Autumn 1992
Auction Review
Louis H. Exstein
3
25
new-york-auction-review-autumn-1992
24
Hong Kong Auction Review – Autumn 1992
Auction Review
Christopher C. H. Sin
3
22
hong-kong-auction-review-autumn-1992
24
Snuff Bottle Conversions: French Cigarette Lighters
Collecting & Connoisseurship
Guy Stehlé and Barbara Stehlé
3
6
snuff-bottle-conversions-french-cigarette-lighters
24
Hong Kong Auction Review – Summer 1992
Auction Review
Clare Lawrence
2
28
hong-kong-auction-review-summer-1992
24
Vancouver Convention Review 1992 – Summer 1992
Convention Review
John G. Ford
2
13
vancouver-convention-review-1992-summer-1992
24
Images of Two Eighteenth Century Heros Ayusi and Macang on Twentieth Century Snuff Bottles
Snuff Bottle – Symbolism & Iconography
Ka Bo Tsang
2
6
images-of-two-eighteenth-century-heros-ayusi-and-macang-on-twentieth-century-snuff-bottles
24
Monkey Business in a Chinese Snuff Bottle
Snuff Bottle – Symbolism & Iconography
Bob C. Stevens
1
20
monkey-business-in-a-chinese-snuff-bottle
24
Snuff Bottles by Numbers—Some Groupings in Chalcedony
Snuff Bottle – Quartz
Helen White
1
18
snuff-bottles-by-numberssome-groupings-in-chalcedony
24
Twixt Finger and Thumb - Asian Export Snuff Boxes and Bottles for the West in the Peabody Museum of Salem
Snuff Bottle – Collection & Museum
William R. Sargent
1
6
twixt-finger-and-thumb-asian-export-snuff-boxes-and-bottles-for-the-west-in-the-peabody-museum-of-salem
24
New York Auctions Review – Winter 1991
Auction Review
Louis H. Exstein
4
35
new-york-auctions-review-winter-1991
23
Hong Kong Auction Review – Winter 1991
Auction Review
Christopher C. H. Sin
4
31
hong-kong-auction-review-winter-1991
23
Boston Convention Review 1991 – Winter 1991
Convention Review
Joyce P. McDowell
4
12
boston-convention-review-1991-winter-1991
23
Gifts from Rome: References to Tobacco Snuff and Snuff Bottles
Snuff & Tobacco History
Emily Byrne Curtis
4
6
gifts-from-rome-references-to-tobacco-snuff-and-snuff-bottles
23
Researches Done during Spare Time into the Realm of Yong Lu God of the Nose: The Yonglu Xianjie of Zhao Zhiqian
Snuff & Tobacco History
Richard John Lynn
3
7
researches-done-during-spare-time-into-the-realm-of-yong-lu-god-of-the-nose-the-yonglu-xianjie-of-zhao-zhiqian
23
The President's Letter – Autumn 1991
President's Letter
Jean F. DeMouthe
3
6
the-presidents-letter-autumn-1991
23
Hong Kong Auction Review – Summer 1991
Auction Review
Clare Lawrence
2
31
hong-kong-auction-review-summer-1991
23
Passion mandchoue: Flacons a tabac - An Exhibition at Musee Guimet
Exhibition Review
Guy Stehlé
2
23
passion-mandchoue-flacons-a-tabac-an-exhibition-at-musee-guimet
23
Boston Convention Review 1991 – Summer 1991
Convention Review
John G. Ford
2
12
boston-convention-review-1991-summer-1991
23
Natural materials Part III: Rocks and Part IV: Organic
Snuff Bottle – Gem, Stone, Rock & Fossil
Jean F. DeMouthe
2
6
natural-materials-part-iii-rocks-and-part-iv-organic
23
The One Hundred Children Theme: The Vietnamese Connection
Snuff Bottle – Symbolism & Iconography
Guy Stehlé
1
26
the-one-hundred-children-theme-the-vietnamese-connection
23
The Lingnan School of Snuff Bottle Interior Painters Introduction and Part I: Gan Xuanwen
Snuff Bottle – Artist Study
Hugh M. Moss
1
6
the-lingnan-school-of-snuff-bottle-interior-painters-introduction-and-part-i-gan-xuanwen
23
Hong Kong Auction Review – Winter 1990
Auction Review
Louis H. Exstein
4
41
hong-kong-auction-review-winter-1990
22
Hong Kong Convention Review 1990 – Winter 1990
Convention Review
Elsa Graser
4
18
hong-kong-convention-review-1990-winter-1990
22
The Kangxi Emperor's Glasshouse nella Fornance di Vetri
Snuff Bottle – Imperial & Palace
Emily Byrne Curtis
4
6
the-kangxi-emperors-glasshouse-nella-fornance-di-vetri
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