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What is an antique snuff bottle?
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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.
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Eclectic Collection of Enamelled Glass Chinese Snuff Bottles
Located in London, GB
Eclectic collection of enamelled glass Chinese snuff bottles
Chinese, 20th century
Tallest: Height 7.5cm, width 3.5cm, depth 2cm
Shortest: Height 6cm, width 5cm, depth 2cm
This...
Category
20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Glass
Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A very rare and exquisite asian glass Chinese snuff bottle from the late Qing Dynasty. This exceptional snuff bottle bears a later Qianlong mark and is designed in the iconic famille...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Paint
Asian Chinese Snuff Bottle Fluorite Gemstone Oriental Tobacco Box Qing Carved
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare beautiful asian chinese snuff bottle hand carved from purple fluorite gemstone.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone
3 Chinese Snuff Bottles: Antique Agate, Fossiliferous Limestone & Porcelain 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A decorative collection of three Chinese snuff bottles dating from the early to mid-20th century, approximately 1910–1950.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate, Limestone
White Agate Chinese Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats.
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Agate
Collection of 3 Fine Antique Chinese Snuff Bottles Late Qing to Republic c.1900
Located in Richmond, CA
An appealing collection of three antique Chinese snuff bottles dating from the late Qing dynasty through the Republic period, approximately 1900–1920.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli
