Vintage Chinese Natural Stone Snuff Bottle Fruit Motif 3" Tsubo Finished in traditional auspicious red

Finished in traditional auspicious red

Height = 11" (28cm)

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Vintage Chinese Natural Stone Snuff Bottle Fruit Motif 3" Tsubo Finished in traditional auspicious redThis is a Vintage Chinese snuff bottle with lid and spoon. Early to mid 1900's Height = 3" Diameter = 1" The Chinese snuff bottle originated during the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century. Initially, they were practical containers for holding powdered tobacco, which was sniffed for its stimulant effects. However, they evolved into decorative art objects, often made from materials like glass, porcelain, jade, or precious metals. They were often