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Bone Snuff Bottle

Chinese Chickenbone, Horn, and Turquoise Snuff Bottles, Set of Three
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Chinese Chickenbone, Horn, and Turquoise Snuff Bottles. The use of chicken bone on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles

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Other

Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting an astonishing Japanese Antique Carved Bone bamboo-form snuff bottle, museum quality
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Bone

Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century snuff bottles are each carved of mother-of-pearl and bone for a soft color palette and a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

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Assorted Vintage Snuff Bottles
Located in Dallas, TX
Assorted hand carved bone and resin snuff bottles. Contact dealer for more information on specific
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Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

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Stone

Assorted Vintage Snuff Bottles
Assorted Vintage Snuff Bottles
H 3 in W 2 in D 1 in
Chinese Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle with Woven Exterior, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This petite
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Rock Crystal

Early 20th Century Chinese Bone Snuff Bottle
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century Chinese snuff bottle. Bottle and tap made out of bone, carved and painted flower
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Bone

Early 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Engraved & Inked on Bovine Bone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese hand carved, Bone Snuff Bottle with an engraved and inked bird
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Two 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottles Hand Carved & Decorated Bovine Bone, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are two good Chinese hand carved, Bovine Bone Snuff bottles, with engraved and black inked
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Chinese Snuff Bottle Guanyin Buddhist Deity Hand Carved Bovine Bone, circa 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese hand carved Bone Snuff Bottle depicting Guanyin which is an East Asian
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Fine, Chinese, Enamelled Snuff Bottle, Hand painted portraits, mid 20thC
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
A superbly hand painted example of a Chinese enameled snuff bottle. The circular body of this
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

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Copper

Chinese Snuff Bottle Deeply Carved with 4-Character Mark to Base, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese hand carved snuff bottle, which we date to the earlier part of the 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

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Bone

Late 19th Century Mandarin Duck Jadeite Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
bottle is finished with a red carnelian stopper and fitted with an intact bone snuff spoon.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Carnelian, Jade

Late 19th Century Chinese Hair Quartz Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This late
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Carnelian, Quartz

Pink Deco Perfume Bottle with Snuff Spoon, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
carved bone spoon for use as a stylish snuff bottle. A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Metal

Antique Chinese Chicken-Bone Jade Snuff Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese chicken-bone Jade Snuff bottle, tapered and high shouldered vase form, somewhat
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Jade

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Antique Chinese Goldstone Carved Cranes Ibis Snuff Bottle Early 20c ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
Discover this rare and exquisite shimmering goldstone snuff bottle from the Republic of China period (1910-1940), a representation of the era's refined craftsmanship. Made from the d...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Glass

Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Nicely carved Inro with birds and flowers. Quality craftsmanship. Hand-carved pierced sides and top. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red silk string, with carved bon...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Bone

Vintage Rock Crystal Quartz Snuff Bottle
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful vintage snuff bottle crafted from all-natural rock crystal quartz. Of bulbous shape and smooth, finely polished surface. Two raised handles extend from the sides, adding a ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Bottles

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Antique Chinese Carved Blue Colour Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Late Qing 19/20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Presenting a splendid antique Chinese snuff bottle, a fine example late Qing dynasty artistry. This piece features a delicate light blue glass overlay, gracefully carved in relief on...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Milk Glass

Chinese Cinnabar Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Mandarin Duck Lotus Jade 20c ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
Experience the allure of this Republic period snuff bottle, a vibrant piece that embodies the rich artistic tradition of the time. Crafted with a deep red glass overlay, well imitati...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Milk Glass

Chinese Red Glass Snuff Bottle
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. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Glass

Chinese Red Glass Snuff Bottle
Chinese Red Glass Snuff Bottle
H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 1.25 in
Japanese Silver Trinket Box with Full Moon & Grass, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Meiji-period trinket box exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. Fashioned of silver with a hardwood interior, the small box has a clean-lined rectangular form with round...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Minimalist Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Japanese Carved Bone Woven Basket Inro, early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Intricately carved inro in the form of a woven basket. Quality craftsmanship. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red silk string. Made of natural bone material. Good co...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Bone

Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber 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. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Other

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Bone Snuff Bottle For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bone snuff bottle you’re looking for. Frequently made of bone, stone and carnelian, every bone snuff bottle was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bone snuff bottle — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each bone snuff bottle bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Bone Snuff Bottle?

Prices for a bone snuff bottle can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $288 and can go as high as $1,400, while the average can fetch as much as $422.
Questions About Bone Snuff Bottle
  • 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
    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 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.