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.

1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

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20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Glass

Eclectic Collection of Enamelled Glass Chinese Snuff Bottles

$2,381 Sale Price / set

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Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Carved Natural Serpentine Stone Spoon Top, circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Chinese snuff bottle, heavy for its size and hand carved from a hardstone with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

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Serpentine, Bronze

Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Carved Natural Serpentine Stone Spoon Top, circa 1920s

$605

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

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20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

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Agate

White Agate Chinese Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

$188

Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Carved Late Qing Dynasty Blue

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare carved antique Chinese lapis lazuli stone snuff bottle of the late Qing Dynasty. Finely

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli

Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Carved Late Qing Dynasty Blue

$2,250

Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Carved in Amethyst, late 19th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Very rare Asian snuffbox in carved amethyst. Great workmanship, beautiful stone color! In good condition . Late 19th century Length 7.5 cm, height 2.6 cm

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