​Hongkong Post announced today (April 7) that a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" will be released for sale on April 24 (Thursday).
      
     The Fuyun Xuan Collection is a private collection of Chinese snuff bottles established by the late local collector Mr Christopher Sin. His wife, Mrs Josephine Sin, has donated 490 sets of Chinese snuff bottles to the Hong Kong Museum of Art as a permanent collection, making these cultural gems accessible to a wider public. The small and delicate snuff bottles cover a wide range of craftsmanship, serving as miniature embodiments of Chinese art and craft history.
      
     Hongkong Post is continuing its Hong Kong Museums Collection series by issuing a set of six stamps, two stamp sheetlets and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" to present selected Chinese snuff bottles from the Fuyun Xuan Collection donated by Christopher and Josephine Sin. The selection encompasses various designs and materials that include glass, rock crystal, lacquer, and ceramics, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and creativity of Chinese artisans in these small and delicate snuff bottles.
      
     Official first day covers for "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" will be on sale at all post offices and Hongkong Post's online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (April 8). This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and ShopThruPost from April 24, while serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps and postage prepaid picture cards (air mail) will be available at philatelic offices only.
      
     A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on April 24 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.
      
     Information about this set of special stamps and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).

Ends/Monday, April 7, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:00

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