Snuff - smokeless tobacco - came to China during the Q'ing Dynasty. Snuff was widely used by middle and upper class males in the 19th century. It was thought to be a curative against colds, grippes and dyspepsia. To offer a guest a pinch of snuff was to welcome him as a fellow and a friend.

These snuff bottles are amazing modern examples of "inside painted" snuff bottles. Essentially, the artisan manipulates a tiny brush through the neck of the bottle, painting the bottle on the inside, to be viewed through the frosty glass on the outside.

square dragon inside painting snuff bottle Our bottles are decorated with cheerful, dark-eyed pandas and divine, powerful peacocks. Bottle scenes depict mighty Akhal-Teke "blood-sweating" war horses and determined, industrious carp.

In Q'ing China, the foremost crafters created snuff bottles that had a sweet, delicious tactual solidity. Our bottles are exquisite examples of that sensual touch-ability.

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We offer a bonus gift, such as a cloisonne enameled powder box, or a cloisonne enameled Christmas bell with any order greater than $39.99.

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Product name Image Description Price ($)
beautiful women with swing, umbraller inside painting snuff bottle thin glass

 beautiful women with swing, umbraller painted on both sides of thin glass walls, the lid is made from agate. weight: 5 oz, height: 3.75 inch $34.99
beautiful women playing flute and singing inside painting snuff bottle thin glass

beautiful women playing flute and singing painted on both sides of thin glass walls, the lid is made from agate. weight: 5 oz, height: 3.75 inch $34.99
lotus, bamboo with bird inside painting snuff bottle thin glass

 lotus, bamboo with bird painted on both sides of thin glass walls, the lid is made from agate. weight: 5 oz, height: 3.75 inch $29.99
grapes and vines inside painting snuff bottle thin glass

 grapes and vines painted on both sides of thin glass walls, the lid is made from agate. weight: 5 oz, height: 3.75 inch $29.99
singing babblers inside painting snuff bottle thin glass

 singing babblers painted on both sides of thin glass walls, The lid is made from agate.weight: 5 oz, height: 3.75 inch $29.99
tiger inside painting snuff bottle thin glass

 tiger painted on both sides of thin glass walls, weight: 4.5 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $29.99
birds and flowers inside painting snuff bottle thin glass

 birds and flowers painted on both sides of thin glass walls, weight: 4.5 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $29.99
lotuses inside painting snuff bottle thin glass

 lotuses painted on both sides of thin glass walls, weight: 4.5 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $29.99
figures inside painting snuff bottle thin glass

 figures painted on both sides of thin glass walls, weight: 4.5 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $29.99
dragon inside painting snuff bottle thin glass

 dragon painted on both sides of thin glass walls, weight: 4.5 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $29.99
rectangular landscape inside painting snuff bottle thick glass

 hills and trees painted on all four sides of thick glass walls, the lid is made from agate. weight: 6 oz, height: 3.75 inch $24.99
panda inside painting snuff bottle square thick glass

 panda painted on four sides of thick glass walls, weight: 11 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $22.99
white plum blossoms under blue sky inside painting snuff bottle thick glass

 white plum blossoms under blue sky painted on both sides of thick glass walls, the lid is made from agate. weight: 7 oz, height: 3.75 inch $22.99
grapes and vines inside painting snuff bottle thick glass

 grapes and vines painted on both sides of thick glass walls, the lid is made from agate. weight: 7 oz, height: 3.75 inch $22.99
dragon inside painting snuff bottle square thick glass

 dragon painted on four sides of thick glass walls, weight: 11 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $22.99
ducks and lotuses inside painting snuff bottle square thick

ducks and lotuses painted on four sides of thick glass walls, weight: 11 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $22.99
carps and lotuses inside painting snuff bottle thick glass

 carps and lotuses painted on both sides of thick glass walls, weight: 7.3 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $21.99
horse inside painting snuff bottle thick glass

 horse painted on both sides of thick glass walls, weight: 7.3 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $21.99
tiger inside painting snuff bottle thick glass

 tiger painted on both sides of thick glass walls, weight: 7.3 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $21.99
peacocks inside painting snuff bottle thick glass

 peacocks painted on both sides of thick glass walls, weight: 7.3 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $21.99
dragon inside painting snuff bottle thick glass

 dragon painted on both sides of thick glass walls, weight: 7.3 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $21.99
panda inside painting snuff bottle thick glass

 panda painted on both sides of thick glass walls, weight: 7.3 oz, height: 3.75 inch. the lid is made from agate $21.99