This exquisite snuff bottle patinated in a rich dark blue finish was cast specially for Hannah Lim's sculpture residency with Pangolin London and harks back to ancient Chinese bronzes with a contemporary twist. Of the experience in casting in bronze for the first time Hannah Lim says:

‘I think what’s most exciting is exploring the possibilities for painting or patinating these bronze Snuff Bottles. I love the textured colour you can get from patination and I think it will provide an interesting contrast from the smooth and sometimes glossy surface of my clay Snuff Bottles. I’m also excited to be using silver to cast the inner the charm detail inside my new bronze Snuff Bottles. I think it will help create the perfect surprise - a little piece of shiny treasure hidden inside these intricate patinated vessels.’

Hannah Lim’s work is deeply rooted in her mixed Singaporean and British heritage, a fusion that infuses her work with a unique perspective on the dialogue between East and West. Inspired by the ornate and fantastical nature of Chinoiserie, she has embarked on a quest to explore the complexities of Orientalism and reclaim this cultural dialogue in a more respectful and inclusive manner.