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Amber Snuff Bottle

Vintage Chinese Relief Amber Snuff Bottle
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage Chinese relief amber snuff bottle, circa 1970s. Amber is fossilized tree resin that has
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century snuff bottle is made of "root" amber shaped into a double gourd form, an emblem of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Other

Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle, which we date to circa 1920s
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles

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Glass

Carved Asian amber snuffbottle
Located in Hamburg, DE
ntroducing our exquisite Asian Snuff Bottle, a true masterpiece crafted from the finest amber. This
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Antique Late 19th Century Qing Antiquities

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Resin

Carved Asian amber snuffbottle
Carved Asian amber snuffbottle
H 3.15 in Dm 1.19 in
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Glass Imitating Amber Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
By far the most beautifull glass snuff bottle I have ever seen. The pictures can not show how nice
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass

Antique Chinese Composite Amber Carved Beast Taotie Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A late Qing period Chinese snuff bottle, crafted from composite amber. This bottle is adorned with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Organic Material

Antique Chinese Amber Glass Inside Painted Mounted Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese snuff bottle from the late Qing period, crafted from amber glass, showcases the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Glass

Chinese Natural Agate Stone Snuff Bottle Hand Carved with Spoon Top, circa 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Chinese Export snuff bottle, complete with its spoon top and made from a
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Agate

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Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1925
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This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle with a spoon top, which we date to circa 1925. These overlay glass cameo snuff bottles are very decorative and soug...
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Pre Columbian Mezcala Stone Pendant Axe god Figure Ancient Mexico Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 100 BCE A  abstract serpentine figur...
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Lighted Custom Made Modern Cherry Buffet Dry Bar With Wine Rack and Bar Cart
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Rare Shape Chinese Cloisonne Triangular Snuff Bottle Hand Enameled, 19thC Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Art Deco French Glass Atomizer, Signed, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather charming and original French ladies perfume atomizer bottle with silk tassel and bulb. Features a square section spray in pale pinky orange colo...
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Chinese Large Glass Snuff Bottle Inside Painted Spoon Top with Box, Mid 20th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese glass snuff bottle, which is beautifully inside hand painted and with a spoon top, all coming complete with a box and dating to the mid 20th Century, Circ...
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18ct Gold Antique English Snuff Box - Hallmarked in London in 1803 - 54.9g
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1803 by George Longstaff, this very handsome, George III period, Antique 18ct Gold Snuff Box, features engine turned decoration throughout. The snuff box me...
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Late-Period to Ptolemaic Period Egyptian Wooden Mummy Mask Ear on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This Late Period to Ptolemaic Period Egyptian carved wood ear, once part of a mummy mask, stands as a poignant testament to ancient Egyptian customs and beliefs. Dating back over 250...
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Black and Amber Murano Glass Fish
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this large Murano fish sculpture in black and amber glass dates from the 1990s. Excellent vintage condition with no flaws or repairs found. Two other fish in this col...
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Located in London, GB
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A Shadow Agate 'Horse' Snuff Bottle Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th Century,
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Shadow Agate 'Horse' Snuff Bottle Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th Century, has stopper 6.35 cm, 2 1/2 in.
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Pair Mid Century Empoli Amber Bubble Glass Bottle Vases 60s Italy FREE SHIPPING
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Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage pair of stylish amber bubble glass bottle vases by Empoli, Italy, C1960. Attractive golden amber colouring and organic form textured bubble surface. In very good vintage con...
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Chinese Export Snuff Bottle of Natural Agate Stone Spoon Top, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautiful Chinese Export snuff bottle with a rare hand carved shape, complete with its matching top and made from natural agate stone, having lovely veined colors, whi...
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Agate

Asian Rosewood dry bar
Located in Waxahachie, TX
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H 40.5 in W 33 in D 19 in

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Moroccan Perfume Sprinkler with Embossed Silvered Metal Design Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
metal floral design over amber glass. The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is in
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Located in San Francisco, CA
makers seal at bottom of bottle $400. 5: 2.75in high circa 1920 / Amber sap of a tree turned into stone
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Antique Chinese Opaque Layered Amber Snuff Bottle 18c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese opaque amber snuff bottle, 18th century This very rare opaque amber bottle is with
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Antique Chinese Opaque Layered Amber Snuff Bottle 18c Qing
Antique Chinese Opaque Layered Amber Snuff Bottle 18c Qing
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H 2.37 in W 1.19 in D 0.87 in
Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle with a spoon top, which we date to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles

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Glass

Chinese Snuff Bottle Overlay Cameo Glass finely carved, Late Qing Circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle, which we date to the late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

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Glass

Chinese Natural Agate Stone Snuff Bottle Beautiful Striking Colors, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Chinese Export snuff bottle, complete with its top and made from natural agate
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Agate

Chinese Snuff Bottle Yellow Milk Glass Hand Enamelled 4 Character Mark, Ca 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese snuff bottle, which we date to the earlier part of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Chinese Snuff Bottle Yellow Milk Glass Hand Enameled 4 Character Mark circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese snuff bottle, which we date to the earlier part of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Glass

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Questions About Amber Snuff Bottle
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Amber bottles are made from amber glass, which is a combination of iron, sulphur and carbon. Light-resistant, these bottles are perfect for storing products that need to be protected from photooxidation. These bottles are widely used in breweries and pharmaceutical companies.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese snuff bottles are decorative containers originally produced during the Qing Dynasty. Their original purpose was to hold powdered tobacco. However, most people use snuff bottles as decorative objects today. You can find a range of Chinese snuff bottles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Snuff bottles were used in China in the early 18th century. The bottle contained powdered tobacco, which was illegal to smoke, but was considered a remedy for colds and headaches and was therefore allowed in bottles in powdered form. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic snuff bottles from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Snuff bottles are containers designed to hold small amounts of snuff, which is a type of powdered tobacco popularized in China during the Qing Dynasty for its medicinal advantages. Find a variety of antique and modern snuff bottles to shop on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes amber bottles are referred to as Boston Rounds or Boston Round bottles. You might also hear them called a Winchester bottle. Amber or brown bottles filter out UV light so they’re typically used for photosensitive products like cosmetic and pharmaceuticals.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Amber glass bottles are brown or amber in color and are favored for products that need to be protected from UV light when stored. Amber glass is created by adding iron, sulfur and carbon to molten glass. These additions create the amber hue and the protective qualities, making them particularly useful for beer, some medications and essential oils. Find a collection of vintage and modern amber glass bottles on 1stDibs.