Lapis Snuff Bottle
20th Century Antiquities
Lapis Lazuli
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Glass
Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Lapis Lazuli
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Italian Boxes and Cases
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Agate, Rock Crystal
People Also Browsed
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Lapis Lazuli
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Malachite
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Gold, Enamel
- What are Chinese snuff bottles?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese 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.
- What is an antique snuff bottle?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Snuff 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 is a snuff bottle used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Snuff 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.
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