Colorful Phoenix Spirit House bottle with intricate designs, exemplifying hannah lim snuff bottles creativity.

Hannah Lim’s Sculptural Odyssey: Transforming Traditional Snuff Bottles with Mythical Inspirations

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Written by Flynn Matthews

2026-10-07

Decorative snuff bottle featuring a tiger asleep against a vibrant backdrop.
“Sleeping Tiger Snuff Bottle”
Elegant table set with an intricately carved orchid-patterned snuff bottle.
“Orchid Table”
Snuff bottle showcasing a midnight scene with a graceful crane.
“Midnight Crane Snuff Bottle 1”
Peach-themed snuff bottle adorned with detailed crane illustrations.
“Peach and Cranes”
Snuff bottle design featuring elegant twin fish and decorative elements.
“Double Fish Snuff Bottle”
Snuff bottle adorned with stylized bats and intricate peach designs.
“Bats and Peaches Snuff Bottle”
Detailed shot of a crane-themed bottle with watchful expression.
“Watchful Crane”
Fenghuang-inspired snuff bottle capturing vibrant mythological motifs.
“Fenghuang Snuff Bottle”

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Frequently asked questions

What influences Hannah Lim’s art pieces?

Hannah Lim’s art pieces are influenced by historical ceramics, Chinese literature, her collection of snuff bottles, and her British-Singaporean heritage.

How does Hannah Lim create her sculptures?

Hannah Lim crafts her sculptures from polymer clay and Jesmonite, a mineral-acrylic blend, and finishes them with chalk, acrylics, and gloss. These techniques enable her to create vivid portrayals of animals and mythical beings.

Where can I see Hannah Lim’s work?

Hannah Lim’s solo exhibition “Reimaginings” is available until November 14 at the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath. Her works will also be showcased with the Cynthia Corbett Gallery in Paris, and she will unveil a public artwork in Paddington, London, later this year.

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