What is a snuff bottle used for?

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.

What is an antique snuff bottle?

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.

What are Chinese snuff bottles?

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.

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Chinese Celadon Glass Snuff Bottle

$495

Chinese Celadon Glass Snuff Bottle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Celadon Glass Snuff Bottle The tapered rectangular body with a raised foot, textured brass cap with mineral cabochons, with metal scoop.

Category

20th Century Antiquities

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Glass

Chinese Celadon Glass Snuff Bottle

$580

Chinese Celadon Glass Snuff Bottle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Celadon Glass Snuff Bottle Oval with flattened mask and ring handles at the sides, on a raised foot, agate cap with scoop.

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20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Chinese Celadon Glass Snuff Bottle

$380

Chinese Celadon Glass Snuff Bottle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Celadon Glass Snuff Bottle The spherical body with out-turned neck and raised foot, textured brass cap with mineral cabochons, (two cabochons lacking) and metal scoop.

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Celadon Jade Relief Mythical Beast Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c

$2,850

Antique Chinese Celadon Jade Relief Mythical Beast Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c

Located in Richmond, CA

A fine antique Chinese jade snuff bottle dating to the late Qing dynasty, late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Jade

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18th Century Chinese Snuff Bottle porcelain Celadon with Elephant Head Handles

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H 2.8 in Dm 1.8 in

18th Century Chinese Snuff Bottle porcelain Celadon with Elephant Head Handles

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good quality Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, with a gourd shape and unusual elephant head side handles all in a celadon glaze, dating to the 18th century, Qing dynasty...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Longquan Celadon Glazed Porcelain Snuff Bottle Carved 19c Qing

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H 3.27 in W 1.97 in D 0.75 in

Antique Chinese Longquan Celadon Glazed Porcelain Snuff Bottle Carved 19c Qing

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese Longquan celadon glazed porcelain snuff bottle with carved medallions of blooms and foliage in low relief, raised on a flared flat base, with stopper and spoon 19th ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

19th C Chinese Snuff Bottle Celadon Nephrite Stone Hand Carved & Spoon Top

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H 2.15 in W 1.32 in D 0.75 in

19th C Chinese Snuff Bottle Celadon Nephrite Stone Hand Carved & Spoon Top

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Chinese snuff bottle, well carved and made from a stone with a light celadon green colour that we attribute as being nephrite .

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stone

Fine Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Carved Celadon Jade with spoon top, Circa 1920

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H 2.63 in W 2.32 in D 0.75 in

Fine Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Carved Celadon Jade with spoon top, Circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Chinese jade snuff bottle. The bottle has a lovely light green celadon color and is hand-carved with lappets on the shoulder.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Jade

Celadon Green Jade Snuff Bottle Featuring Happy Buddha

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H 2.25 in W 2 in D 1 in

Celadon Green Jade Snuff Bottle Featuring Happy Buddha

Located in SOMIS, CA

This wonderful snuff bottle is completely made of jade. The color is a beautiful, soft, light green celadon.

Category

20th Century Chinese Bottles

Materials

Jade

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Questions About Celadon Snuff Bottle

What is a snuff bottle used for?
1 Answer
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.
What is an antique snuff bottle?
1 Answer
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.
What are Chinese snuff bottles?
1 Answer
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.