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Green Jade Style, Serpentine Snuff Bottle Happy Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
This wonderful serpentine snuff bottle features the beloved Chinese happy Buddha. He is seated on a
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20th Century Chinese Bottles

Materials

Serpentine

Snuff Bottles Set Églomisé Reverse Painted River Scene
Located in Somis, CA
Our snuff bottles are topped with gemstone grade agate lids and 100% hand painted from within. The
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2010s Chinese Bottles

Materials

Agate

Set of 5 Snuff Bottles Reverse Painted Birds
Located in Somis, CA
Our snuff bottles are 100% hand painted from within and topped with gemstone agate lids. The
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2010s Chinese Bottles

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Agate

China Qing Dynasty 1880 Snuff Bottle Carved in Nephrite Green Jade and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Snuff bottle from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Beautifully carved snuff bottle from the
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral, Jade, Bronze

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
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Glass

Chinese Enameled Copper Snuff Bottle with Boys Playing
Located in Chicago, IL
Snuff, a mixture of powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, was introduced to China by Western
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Copper

Petite Chinese Pale Agate 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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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Agate

Chinese Translucent Agate Baluster 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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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Agate

Early 19th Century Chinese Blue White Snuff Bottle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century Chinese blue & white snuff bottle. Porcelain; slope shoulder form. Qing dynasty
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Chinese Blue White Snuff Bottle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Chinese blue & white snuff bottle. Porcelain. Shouldered, flattened meiping form
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Smoky Agate Baluster 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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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Late 19th Century Chinese Reverse Painted Glass Snuff Bottle
Located in Middleburg, VA
This beautiful late 19th century Chinese reverse painted glass snuff bottle is an incredible
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Glass, Paint

Chinese Carved Jade Snuff Bottle and Stopper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese carved jade snuff bottle and stopper the flattened globular body carved continuously
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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Chinese Wall-Mounted Snuff Bottle Vitrine, 1960s
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese hardwood wall-mounted snuff bottle vitrine display cabinet, rectangular with geometric
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Wood

Chinese Coral Malachite Inlaid Brass Snuff Bottle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
-century brass snuff bottle speaks to a metalworking tradition favored in northern China, Mongolia or Tibet
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Coral, Malachite, Brass

One Chinese Carved Carp Amethyst Snuff bottle, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
One Chinese Carved Carp Amethyst Snuff bottle, 18th Century Provenance: Private UK Collection
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Amethyst

A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Chinese Carnelian Agate Snuff Bottle. Qing Dynasty. Antique Chinese Carnelian Agate
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Chinese Amethyst Snuff Bottle
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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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Amethyst

Early 19th century Chinese Blue White Rectangular Snuff Bottle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century Chinese blue & white rectangular snuff bottle. Porcelain. Qing dynasty
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Chinese or Tibetan Beeswax Snuff Bottle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Chinese or Tibetan snuff bottle. Silver colored elaborate mounts surround the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tobacco Accessories

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Metal

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

Materials

Stone

Fine CHINESE Enameled SNUFF BOTTLE, hand painted portraits, Late QING
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
A superbly painted example of a Chinese enameled snuff bottle. The circular body of this bottle
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antiquities

Antique Chinese Export Gilt Silver Filigree Enamel Cloisonne Snuff Bottle.
Located in London, GB
A Rare Chinese Export Gilt Silver Filigree & Enamel Snuff Bottle. Republic period of China. A
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Silver, Enamel

A Chinese Carved Amethyst Snuff Bottle, 18th Century Ex Sotheby s
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Carved Amethyst Snuff Bottle, 18th Century Ex Sotheby's Carved with 'Magu' on one side
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Chinese Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle with Woven Exterior, 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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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Antique Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Winter Landscape Relief, c.1900
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Winter Landscape Relief, c.1900 A finely modelled and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

C19th Chinese Silver Enamel Phoenix Bird Snuff Form Scholars Scent Bottle
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Chinese Gilt Silver & Enamel Snuff Form Scent Bottle For The Scholars Table.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Chinese Glass Snuff Bottle with Dipped Glass Overlay Qing Dynasty
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An cheer full snuff bottle with colorfull decoration Condition Overall condition perfect. Size
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Glass Overlay Red Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Palace Workshop
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An lovely 18th-19th century snuff bottle with red overlay. Probably palace workshops Provenance
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass

Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle Extra Large
Located in Somis, CA
The Chinese eglomise snuff bottle is a captivating masterpiece, showcasing the delicate art of
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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Agate

High Toned Antique Red Coral Carved Snuff Bottle with Panther
Located in San Diego, CA
High toned antique red coral snuff bottle with original metal spoon. This bottle is a marvellous
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral

Long Necklace Antique Jade
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Long necklace linked in bronze antique cinese jade carved snuff bottle, antique Chinese murrina
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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Jade, Bronze

19th Century Puddingstone Chinese Snuff Bottle
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century Chinese snuff bottle. Hand carved in a richly marbled puddingstone. Both bottle and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Other Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Chinese Snuff Bottle, Natural Agate, Hand-Carved, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and very decorative Chinese snuff bottle from the 20th century, circa 1930. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Bottles

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Agate, Metal

Chinese Snuff Bottle, Porcelain, Hand Painted Cranes, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality Chinese SNUFF BOTTLE, made from porcelain, circa 1920. The bottle has a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Snuff Bottle Natural Agate Red Ceramic Stopper and Spoon, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Chinese snuff bottle. The striking bottle is hand-carved from natural agate
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20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Agate

Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Enameled Cloisonne 100 Flowers Decoration, 19thC Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good example of a Chinese snuff bottle, made from cloisonne´ with hand enamelled
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Snuff Bottle, Natural Jade, Orange Stone Stopper and Spoon, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and very decorative Chinese snuff bottle from the 20th century, circa 1930. The
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20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Jade

Chinese Snuff Bottle Natural Agate Mottled Green Stopper with Spoon, Ca 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and very decorative Chinese snuff bottle from the early-mid-20th century, circa
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Agate

Chinese Snuff Bottle Emerald Green mottled Natural Stone Hand-Worked, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and very decorative Chinese snuff bottle, made of a type of a natural stone with a
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Stone

Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Enameled Cloisonne with Red Stone Stopper, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good example of a Chinese snuff bottle, made from cloisonné with hand enameled
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century, CHINESE Snuff Bottle, Hand Enamelled On Glass, QING Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good example of a Chinese Snuff Bottle, made from opaque white glass with hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Glass

Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Carved Natural Serpentine Stone Spoon Top, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Chinese snuff bottle, heavy for its size and hand carved from a mottled stone
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Serpentine, Bronze

19thc Chinese Snuff Bottle, Enamelled Emperor On Glass, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottle It is made of white glass which has then
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Snuff Bottle of Natural mottled Hard-Stone Hand-Carved, circa 1950
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and very decorative Chinese snuff bottle from the mid-20th century, circa 1940. The
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stone

Chinese SNUFF BOTTLE, Blue and White, Porcelain, Qing-Qianlong mark, C.1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality Chinese Snuff Bottle, made from porcelain, circa 1930. The cylindrical
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stone

Chinese Snuff Bottle Miao Silver Cased Glass Finely Inside Painted
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese glass snuff bottle with a Miao Silver case, the bottle being
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles

Materials

Silver

Chinese Snuff Bottle Yellow Milk Glass Hand Enamelled 4 Character Mark, Ca 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese snuff bottle, which we date to the earlier part of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Chinese Snuff Bottle Yellow Milk Glass Hand Enameled 4 Character Mark circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese snuff bottle, which we date to the earlier part of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Glass

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
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Bone

Chinese Snuff Bottle Overlay Cameo Glass finely carved, Late Qing Circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle, which we date to the late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Glass

Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Enamelled Dragons on Copper spoon top, circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese enamelled snuff bottle, with two hand painted dragons and coloured borders around
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Copper

Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Enamelled Dragons on Copper Spoon Top, circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese enamelled snuff bottle, with two hand painted dragons chasing a flaming pearl
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Copper

Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Enamelled Blue and White Dragon on Copper, circa 1940s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese enamelled snuff bottle, with a hand painted blue and white dragon on either side
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

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

Materials

Bone

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Chinese Snuff Bottles For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Chinese snuff bottles for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, glass and ceramic, all Chinese snuff bottles available were constructed with great care. There are 412 antique and vintage Chinese snuff bottles for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Chinese snuff bottles have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese snuff bottles are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern, folk art and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Chinese snuff bottles over the years, but those made by Li Yingtao, Zhang Zenlou and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chinese Snuff Bottles?

Prices for Chinese snuff bottles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese snuff bottles begin at $25 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $650.
Questions About Chinese Snuff Bottles
  • 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 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
    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.