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   Snuff bottle
   Snuff bottles were used by the Chinese during the Qing Dynasty to contain powdered tobacco. Smoking tobacco was illegal during the Dynasty, but the use of snuff was allowed because the Chinese considered snuff to be a remedy for common illnesses such as colds, headaches and stomach disorders. There...
   Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snuff_bottle
   
   
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   snuff bottle
   (from the article `pottery`) The 19th century has little to offer that is new or of good quality. Snuff bottles painted with miniature designs were first made toward the end of ... ...Other minor crafts that achieved a high level of technical virtuosity in the Ch`ing dynasty include the carving of b...
   Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/115
   
   
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   snuff-bottle
   Small bottles, 2-6 in (5-15 cm) high, used for holding snuff. Most were produced in China from the 18thC and were made from a variety of materials, including glass, ivory, porcelain, agate and jade. The bottles are usually round or oval in shape, with a spoon attached to the inside of the stopper an...
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